as were the other two--the War of the American Revolution and

that of Puritan and Cavalier. But, though the present Chronicle

never ignores the vital correlations between statesmen and

commanders, it is a book of warriors, through and through.

I gratefully acknowledge the indispensable assistance of Colonel

G. J. Fiebeger, a West Point expert, and of Dr. Allen Johnson,

chief editor of the series and Professor of American History at

Late Colonel commanding 8th Royal Rifles, and Officer-in-charge,