In this episode of the Revolution 250 Podcast, host Robert Allison welcomes historian and author Michael Gabriel to explore the life and legacy of one of the American Revolution’s earliest fallen heroes. Drawing on his new book, Major General Richard Montgomery: The Making of an American, Gabriel traces Montgomery’s remarkable journey from Irish-born officer in the British Army to a committed leader in the Continental cause.

Together, Allison and Gabriel examine Montgomery’s transformation in the crucible of imperial conflict, his growing identification with the American colonies, and his leadership in the ill-fated campaign to capture Quebec in 1775. They also consider how Montgomery’s death in battle helped shape early Revolutionary memory—turning him into a martyr for the cause of independence at a moment when the outcome of the conflict was far from certain.

This episode offers a compelling look at identity, allegiance, and sacrifice in the Revolutionary era, highlighting how one man’s story reflects the broader currents of a world turned upside down. 

Link to Mike's Book below:

https://a.co/d/0gKtsyqi

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