"This book presents basic biographical information about America's first generals in the Revolutionary War. Drawn from primary sources each biographical sketch provides date and place of birth, prewar education and occupation, wartime service, date and place of death, and burial. Portraits are included where available, and appendices display statistics"--Provided by publisher.

Preface -- Introduction -- The Dictionary -- Appendix One: Reasons for Generals -- Leaving the Service -- Appendix Two: States or Countries of Origin of the Generals -- Appendix Three: Battles of the Revolutionary War-Alphabetical -- Appendix Four: Battles of the Revolution by State and by Region -- Appendix Five: Colonels -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.