Guns Over The Champlain Valley - A Guide to Historic Military Sites and Battlefields. By Howard Coffin, Will Curtis, and Jane Curtis In this lively and informative travel guide to historic places and events during the French and Indian Wars (1754-1763), the American Revolution (1775-1783), the War of 1812 (1812-1814), and the Civil War (1861-1865), the authors lead you to each venue, describing events and their long-lasting impact. Trace the maneuvers of the two battles of Saratoga that insured American independence. Follow the complex naval and land strategy of the decisive War of 1812 battle at Plattsburgh, NY. Visit an Underground Railroad stop in VT. All these adventures and more await you in this guide.