The Strategy Of Victory: How General George Washington Won The American Revolution
by Thomas Fleming /
2017 / English / EPUB
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A sweeping and insightful grand strategic overview of the
American Revolution, highlighting Washington's role in
orchestrating victory and creating the US Army
A sweeping and insightful grand strategic overview of the
American Revolution, highlighting Washington's role in
orchestrating victory and creating the US Army
Led by the Continental Congress, the Americans almost lost the war
for independence because their military thinking was badly muddled.
Following the victory in 1775 at Bunker Hill, patriot leaders were
convinced that the key to victory was the home-grown militia--local
men defending their families and homes. But the flush of early
victory soon turned into a bitter reality as the British routed
Americans fleeing New York.
Led by the Continental Congress, the Americans almost lost the war
for independence because their military thinking was badly muddled.
Following the victory in 1775 at Bunker Hill, patriot leaders were
convinced that the key to victory was the home-grown militia--local
men defending their families and homes. But the flush of early
victory soon turned into a bitter reality as the British routed
Americans fleeing New York.
General George Washington knew that having and maintaining an army
of professional soldiers was the only way to win independence. As
he fought bitterly with the leaders in Congress over the creation
of a regular army, he patiently waited until his new army was ready
for pitched battle. His first opportunity came late in 1776,
following his surprise crossing of the Delaware River. In New
Jersey, the strategy of victory was about to unfold.
General George Washington knew that having and maintaining an army
of professional soldiers was the only way to win independence. As
he fought bitterly with the leaders in Congress over the creation
of a regular army, he patiently waited until his new army was ready
for pitched battle. His first opportunity came late in 1776,
following his surprise crossing of the Delaware River. In New
Jersey, the strategy of victory was about to unfold.
In
InThe Strategy of Victory
The Strategy of Victory, preeminent historian Thomas
Fleming examines the battles that created American independence,
revealing how the creation of a professional army worked on the
battlefield to secure victory, independence, and a lasting peace
for the young nation.
, preeminent historian Thomas
Fleming examines the battles that created American independence,
revealing how the creation of a professional army worked on the
battlefield to secure victory, independence, and a lasting peace
for the young nation.