"The New Jersey volunteers" (loyalists) in the revolutionary war

In the struggle for American independence, not every New Jerseyan rallied to the rebel cause. Many stood fast for King and empire, forming the New Jersey Volunteers, one of the most notable British provincial regiments. These men chose the Crown. William S. Stryker, distinguished Adjutant-General and historian of New Jersey, traces the service and fate of this corps throughout the Revolutionary War, setting their story within the tangled loyalties of 18th century New Jersey and the wider British Empire in America. Part loyalist regimental history, part revolutionary war research reference, Stryker's study offers rich material for historians and genealogists interested in American military history, American loyalist studies and the complex fault-lines of civil conflict. Careful attention to names, dates and places makes it especially valuable to readers investigating New Jersey loyalists, local communities in the mid Atlantic colonies history and the structure of American Revolution loyalist units. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike, and an enduring point of entry into New Jersey's most divisive chapter of revolutionary war history. An engaging narrative as well as a meticulous resource, it welcomes curious general readers and serious students of American military history alike.