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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... months would make any difference in the outcome of the war. The British, who never fought in winter, could crush the Americans, and do it quickly, whenever they chose. Why not wait until spring? He was so confident of victory that he ...
... months . Knox was a huge man ; at six foot two , he was as tall as the commander - in - chief . But unlike the muscular Washington , Knox weighed 280 pounds , with little muscle . His body was distinguished by his huge belly , fat hands ...
... months before when he published Common Sense, said to have been read by nearly every adult in the colonies. The American Crisis spoke of the need to fight on against all odds. It was perfect for his soldiers. The officers were told to ...
... month longer , you will render that service to the cause of liberty , and to your country , which you probably never can do under any such circumstances . ' دو Washington was a man of few words and tonight he 22 George Washington's War.
... month before, reconvened and began to go about its business. The Continental Congress had been, unkind as it may seem to say, hiding out in Baltimore, waiting to see whether or not the Red- coats ... months of 32 George Washington's War.
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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