The Florida Campaign, 1774–83

Robert Buccellato, Kartik Krishnaiyer

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Casemate Publishers
15 August 2025

History of the Americas; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Military history; American War of Independence; Battles & campaigns

During the Revolutionary War, East Florida was a strategic staging ground for the British campaigns in the south. Early in the war, George Washington recognized the strategic importance of neutralizing this loyalist outpost, before its proximity to Georgia and the Carolinas could create problems for the Patriots. East Florida was a haven for runaway slaves, a paradox considering the large, enslaved population in the colony. Following Lord Dunmore's 1775 proclamation of freedom for slaves that fled behind British lines and took up arms, the colony's African-American population swelled and former slaves as well as natives were readily armed to fight against the Continental Army and other Patriots.

East Florida saw two major battles during these campaigns, as well as multiple skirmishes and much political intrigue. While East Florida stayed loyal to the crown there were significant Patriot sympathies in the colony's political leadership. The East Florida Rangers, a loyalist militia unit raised to defend the colony from Patriot incursions, were successful in raiding Georgia and in one such incursion sacked Augusta and came within sight of Savannah.

Three signers of the Declaration of Independence were held prisoner in St Augustine, the capital of East Florida, after the British capture of Charleston. After the battle of Yorktown, East Florida became a loyalist haven and was also the site of the last battle of the war--a naval battle off the Florida coast in 1783.

Fully illustrated with photographs, artwork and maps, this volume explores the multiple invasions of British East Florida by the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

AUTHORS: Robert Buccellato is the author of eight books, co-host of the Florida History podcast, and a special assistant for the American Presidency project. He lives in Tallahassee with his wife and two sons.

Kartik Krishnaiyer has authored five books including three about Florida history. He is the editor-and-chief of the Florida Squeeze website and cohosts the weekly Florida History podcast. He lives in Coral Springs with his wife Beth, his niece, and four cats.

By: Robert Buccellato, Kartik Krishnaiyer
Imprint: Casemate Publishers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 170mm,
ISBN: 9781636245744
ISBN 10: 1636245749
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 15 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction 1. Preserving The Battlefield 1863–1877 2. Politics and Early Attempts at Monumentation 1878–1886 3. Early “State Days” Monumentation 1885–1887 4. The Empire & Keystone States 1887–1897 5. The “Golden Age” of Monumentation at Gettysburg 1888–1894 6. Transitioning to New Management and Monuments 1895–1913 Conclusion: What Do Union Monuments at Gettysburg Tell Us? Appendix Endnotes Bibliography Index

Robert Buccellato is the author of eight books, co-host of the Florida History podcast, and a special assistant for the American Presidency project. He lives in Tallahassee with his wife and two sons. Kartik Krishnaiyer has authored five books including three about Florida history. He is the editor-and-chief of the Florida Squeeze website and cohosts the weekly Florida History podcast. He lives in Coral Springs with his wife Beth, his niece, and four cats.