Fairfax Downey

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Combat officer in two wars, and author of numerous books, Fairfax Downey contributed “Yankee Gunners at Louisbourg” to the February, 1955, issue of AMERICAN HERITAGE .

Articles by Fairfax Downey

The Girls Behind The Guns, December 1956 | Vol. 8, No. 1
It’s the sort of thing that couldn’t happen now, but in the Revolution Molly Corbin and Molly Pitcher were first-rate cannoneers Read >>
Tragic Story Of The San Patricio Battalion, June 1955 | Vol. 6, No. 4
Ne’er-do-wells and deserters, these soldiers lived hard, fought hard— and died when they saw a flag go up Read >>
Yankee Gunners at Louisbourg, February 1955 | Vol. 6, No. 2
Gallant exploits against long odds helped the American militia capture the famous French citadel. Read >>

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