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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... told him how many soldiers were in the town , in which homes , and how many sentries were sent out each evening and morning , and where they patrolled . The most important information Washington sought from Honey- man , and obtained ...
... told them that what they faced in the next few days was “the crisis which is to decide our destiny.” He looked at the men and then down at the ground again and walked his horse to the side and waited for a response. For long moments, no ...
... told aides, in what was to become familiar British reasoning for wasting opportunities. “We've got the old fox safe now,” Cornwallis told another general, “We'll go over and bag him in the morning.” The American soldiers knew that their ...
... told his wife. “This sentiment I hope will prevail in the hearts of the people.” Just after the fighting, Dr. Benjamin Rush tended to the wounded soldiers and officers. Men from the Princeton militia loaded captured British supplies ...
... told his servant John Alton to buy eggs and chickens for Martha's first meals and to “prepare in the best manner you can for our coming.” The groom reminded him to make the beds, air out the rooms, clean up all of the chairs and tables ...
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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