This entry details Luke Gridley's personal diary from 1757, offering a firsthand account of his experiences while serving in the French and Indian War. Part of the esteemed War College Series, this historical journal provides invaluable insights into 18th-century military life and colonial conflict.
Explore the pivotal French and Indian War, a significant North American conflict that culminated in the conquest of New France by the British. This crucial period, often considered part of the Seven Years' War, irrevocably reshaped colonial power dynamics and led to profound territorial changes in colonial North America.
Explore the nuanced history of irregular warfare in Pennsylvania during the Seven Years' War, a period marked by stealth and survival. This account delves into the guerrilla tactics and hidden conflicts that defined skirmishes as combatants skulked in the woods, profoundly impacting the region's landscape and the broader French and Indian War.