The orders that nearly ignited the American Revolution months early
Seven months before the famous battles of Lexington and Concord, a single set of orders from General Thomas Gage set the stage for conflict. This video explores the tension and the military movements that preceded the outbreak of war.
On September 1, 1774, General Thomas Gage issued orders that brought the colonies to the brink of battle well before the first shots were fired at Lexington and Concord. By examining these early military preparations, we can better understand the escalating friction that defined the prelude to the American Revolution.
Source: Prelude to Revolution
