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Why This Forgotten Soldier’s Story Still Matters Today Most Americans know the names Washington, Adams, or Franklin—but what about the thousands of everyday men who marched, starved, and froze for independence? If you’ve ever wondered what the Revolutionary War really felt like from the trenches, Joseph Plumb Martin A Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier is…

Why You Should Care About This Forgotten Soldier’s Story Most Americans know George Washington, Paul Revere, or Benjamin Franklin—but few have heard of Joseph Plumb Martin, a teenage soldier who marched through snow, hunger, and battle for eight long years. If you’re researching the American Revolution or seeking an authentic soldier’s perspective, A Narrative of…