The Strategy of Victory: How General George Washington Won the American Revolution
Language: English
Published by Da Capo Press, New York, 2017
- First Edition
- Hardcover
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About As New in all respects in a like dust jacket; 1st printing by number line. Clean and unmarked. From the flap: "In 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." Fleming's final work published at the age of 90. Browse my books: www.abebooks.com/The-Book-Shed-Benson-VT-U.S.A/602765/sf Every effort is made to ship all books and other items within 24 hours. Tracking number and estimated delivery date always provided. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed, an ABE Heritage Seller, has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997.
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- Title
- The Strategy of Victory: How General George Washington Won the American Revolution
- Author
- Fleming, Thomas
- Publisher
- Da Capo Press, New York
- Publication year
- 2017
- Condition
- As New
- Dust jacket
- As New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0306824965
- ISBN 13
- 9780306824968
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 2 pounds
- Dimensions
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
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.
In 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.
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