In Joseph Plumb Martin's account of his experiences during the Revolutionary War, he offers a unique insight into the perspective of a regular soldier, which differs from the views of generals and leaders such as popular figures. like George Washington. Martin's account is an asset to historical scholarship as a primary source that provides in-depth insight into the army lives of many young men during the Revolutionary War. He described the immense suffering he experienced, such as starvation and deprivation. He did not hesitate to criticize the government which he said failed to adequately care for the soldiers during and after the war. Although he may be biased due to his personal involvement as a soldier, he appears to tell plausible narratives without embellishment or self-aggrandizement. Overall, “A Revolutionary Soldier’s Tale” is a rich source of information providing insight into the military experience during the war. Joseph Plumb Martin divided his account into eight different campaigns describing his time in the service, which lasted from 1776 to 1883. During his military service, he suffered from smallpox and yellow fever, was wounded, endured combat with several times and traveled many miles along the East. Martin recounted in explicit but concrete terms the horrors and difficulties of war. He described hunger as a constant phenomenon, with seemingly never enough food to adequately support the army. For example, during the 1780 campaign, Martin describes a moment, during a severe snowstorm, when the army reached the "keystone of the ark of famine." Martin goes on to say, "We were absolutely and literally starving" and further he says, "I solemnly declare that I did not... middle of paper... in the War of Independence. He gave little reason to disbelieve the experiences he described and even took pains to warn the reader that his memory may not be as helpful in remembering all the events. Even in his criticism of the government, he did not present an image that would suggest that he did not believe in the cause of independence nor did he take an anti-government stance. He is simply trying to explain what happened while he was in the war, and he does so convincingly in his account. Reflecting on his experiences, he recognizes the great sacrifice of soldiers, the sacrifice of their youth, their bodies and even their future. While he was just a private soldier, and most of his life an ordinary citizen, Joseph Martin represents the American hero who gave his life for the cause of Independence..