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George Washington's surprise attack: a new look at the battle that decided the fate of America

By Washington , Phillip Thomas , George;Tucker

Book information

Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
ISBN
9781628736526, 1628736526
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
2 MB (2052657 bytes)
Pages
xx, 627 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ;
Time added
2020-07-26 19:24:52
-- 1732-1799 -- Military leadership;Washington-- 1732-1799;New Jersey -- Trenton1776;Command of troops;WashingtonBattle ofGeorgeN.J.Trenton

Description

Like many historical events, the American Revolution is sometimes overlooked, ignored, or minimized by historians due to being shrouded in romantic myth and stubborn stereotypes. Here historian Phillip Thomas Tucker provides an in-depth look at the events of the Battle of Trenton, weeding out fiction and legend and presenting new insights and analysis.;Crossing the Rubicon: Washington's most imposing obstacle -- Turning point: Washington's audacious decision to forge ahead -- All quiet at Trenton -- Washington pouncing like "an eagle upon a hen" -- Meeting Washington's surprise attack -- Rall counterattacks -- Bitter struggle for the lower town -- Rall lashes back with renewed fury -- Final drama played out in a snowy apple orchard -- The Knyphausen Regiment's submission -- A most remarkable victory -- Epilogue: Trenton's long shadow.

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