George Washington's War: The Forging of a Revolutionary Leader and the American PresidencySourcebooks, Inc., 2005 M02 1 - 576 pages How a young general shaped a nation — a fascinating account of George Washington as he faced a war and came out as America's first president The American Revolution was won not on the battlefields, but through the mind of George Washington. One of America's founding fathers, Washington's story is one that influenced how our entire nation was built. A compulsively readable narrative and extensive history, George Washington's War illuminates how during the war's winter months the young general created a new model of leadership that became the model for the American presidency. Through hardships, loss, and the brutal conditions of war, Washington led his men with cunning and grace, demonstrating the strong and endearing qualities that led him to become America's most beloved patriot. |
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... became . Glover and his men had rescued the army from Brooklyn in boats and they could do it again . He also had the assurance of portly Henry Knox , the physical giant who had been the head of his artillery for eighteen months . Knox ...
... became apparent to all that the movement of the troops across the river would take more time than Washington had planned. The wooden ferry landing grew slippery, making the soldiers move carefully into the boats, taking up precious time ...
... was then that the storm became even more intense as sleet and hail mixed with the snow , making walking difficult and seeing almost impossible . One soldier, Thomas McCarty, commented that it was “the worst Christmas , 1776 15.
... became quiet as the men appeared to sleep, attempting to rest before the British assault, which would surely come soon after the sun rose. But the Americans were wide awake. The weather was changing. The rain had stopped falling in the ...
... became extremely critical of their army. The generals, they argued, had woefully misjudged the Continental Army. Their numerous delays in pur- suing the Americans, from September until December, had been inexcus- able lapses in judgment ...
Contents
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The Army Will Die | 71 |
The Patriot King | 101 |
Rebuilding the Army | 137 |
The Armys War Machine | 171 |
Valley Forge | 193 |
The Angel of Death | 231 |
A Hero Turned Traitor | 367 |
The Great Slavery Debate | 403 |
Coup dEtat | 433 |
Cincinnatus | 447 |
I Do Solemnly Swear | 463 |
Acknowledgments | 501 |
Bibliography | 503 |
Notes | 513 |
The Fall From Grace | 253 |
A New American Army | 279 |
Starving to Death | 305 |
A War of Attrition and Ungrateful Hearts | 335 |
Index | 563 |
About the Author | 570 |
Back Cover | 587 |
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