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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... Later, res- idents had cheered when the British vacated the city at the end of the winter of 1776, forced out by a threatened artillery bombardment led by George Washington. The British army, under the command of General William Howe ...
... later . He was also known as a lion at parties . One of his top aides , Lieu- tenant Andreas Wiederholt , commented that , “ He was a very sociable man who knew how to give a party and make it a nice one . " Some of his soldiers ...
... later sent to Philadelphia, where they were marched through the streets as prisoners of war, a sorry end for the men who were supposed to storm the city and subdue it without trouble. Henry Knox could not believe how smoothly the daring ...
... Later, he moved back. Dusk began to fall and Cornwallis decided against pursuing the Americans further. Why bother to chase Washington that afternoon, he told aides, in what was to become familiar British reasoning for wasting ...
... later and numerous campfires were started so that the men could cook dinner and keep warm. Except for a few dozen eas- ily observed sentries, the camp became quiet as the men appeared to sleep, attempting to rest before the British ...
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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