Military History of New Jersey

by David Petriello

Overview

War came to Garden State soil early. The Dutch fought the Indians in Kieft's War, while the English fought the Spanish in the War of Jenkins' Ear and the French, Swedes and native nations in dozens of other conflicts. New Jersey played an integral role as the Crossroads of the American Revolution." The Battle of Trenton, the crossing of the Delaware and battles at Monmouth and Springfield helped the colonies break free from Britain. During both world wars, German submarines lurked along the coastline. Historian David Petriello presents a comprehensive military history of New Jersey, highlighting the state's major and lesser-known engagements and contributions to the defense of the nation."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781626196278
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	08/05/2014
Series:	Military
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	677,460
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

David R. Petriello is a college professor and lifelong resident of New Jersey. He holds a doctorate in modern history. Having taught the history of New Jersey for many years, Dr. Petriello has always been fascinated by the role that the state has played in the larger history of the nation. Other works by the author include American Prometheus: The Impact of Ronald Reagan upon the Modernization of China" and "From Sea to Syphilitic Sea: The Impact of Disease upon American History."

Table of Contents

Foreword Mark Edward Lender 7

Introduction 11

1 Conquering the Delaware and the Hudson: The Military History of New Netherlands and New Sweden 13

2 New Jersey in the Wars of Empire: Colonial New Jersey's Military History 33

3 Crossroads of the Revolution: New Jersey and the Eight for Independence 65

4 From Little Turtle to Tecumseh: New Jersey and the Wars of the Early Republic 93

5 From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of New Jersey: New Jersey and Manifest Destiny 109

6 Twice Against Lincoln: The Civil War in New Jersey 117

7 New Jersey and the USS Maine: The Garden State in the Age of Imperialism 133

8 Sabotage and Submarines: New Jersey and the Great War 143

9 Against the Axis: New Jersey in World War II 157

10 Cold War along the Hot Shore: New Jersey and the Wars of Modernity 167

Notes 179

Index 187

About the Author 191