The Virginia Giant, a one-man army! Peter Francisco was believed to have
had almost super-human strength. According to legend, George Washington
said, Without him we would have lost two crucial battles, perhaps the
war, and with it our freedom. Francisco, a Portuguese immigrant, was
raised outside Richmond and after hearing Patrick Henry's Give Me
Liberty or Give Me Death speech, he joined the Virginia Colonial
Militia. He was known for his battle-hardened skills, and his bravery at
Brandywine, Stony Point, Camden and Guilford Courthouse led to stories
of epic portions. Join authors Bobby and Sherry Norfolk as they separate
fact from myth on topics ranging from pirates to redcoats to exciting
acts of valor in this remarkable story of a true American hero.