Washington's Crossing (Pivotal Moments in American History) [Kindle Edition]

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At the core of the impeccably researched, brilliantly executed military history is an analysis of George Washington's crossing in the Delaware River in December 1776 along with the resulting destruction from the Hessian garrison of Trenton and defeat of an British brigade at Princeton. Fischer's perceptive discussion from the strategic, operational and tactical factors involved is simply by itself well worth the book's purchase. He demonstrates Washington's insight to the revolution's desperate political circumstances, shows how that influenced the thought of a riposte against an enemy grown overconfident with success and presents Washington's skillful use of what his army could do well. Even more useful is Fischer's analysis in the internal dynamics in the combatants. He demonstrates mastery with the character with the American, British and Hessian armies, highlighting that British troops, too, fought for ideals, sacred to them, of loyalty and service. Above all, Brandeis historian Fischer (Albion's Seed) uses the Trenton campaign to reveal the existence, even within the revolution's early stage, of a distinctively American method of war, much of computer based on the single fact: civil and military leaders were accountable to some citizenry through their representatives. From Washington down, Fischer shows, military leaders acknowledged civil supremacy and worked with civil officials. Washington used firepower and intelligence as force multipliers to speed the war to get a practical those who desired to win quickly in order to come back for their ordinary lives. Tempo, initiative and speed marked the Trenton campaign from first to last. And Washington fought humanely, extending quarter in battle and insisting on decent treatment of prisoners. The crossing with the Delaware, Fischer teaches, ought to be seen as emblematic of greater than a turning of the war's tide. 91 halftone, 15 maps. 3-city author tour.
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Adult/High School-Another stirring effort from the author of Paul Revere's Ride (Oxford, 1994). Readers will again cheer American perseverance, inventiveness, and improvisation as Washington, his officers, as well as their men turn the early military defeats of Long Island and Ny City into victory at Trenton and Princeton. The opening chapter is devoted towards the painting Washington Crossing the Delaware. Then mcdougal discusses the British, Hessian, and American military units which were involved in these campaigns and offers background on his or her officers. This is Fischer's strong suit: he tells stories and provides details that bring history alive. He helps to produce the point that decisions generated for varying reasons by converging groups of people determine history. In the hands of this type of thorough researcher and talented writer, this can be powerful stuff. The bulk in the book deals with all the battles as well as their aftermath. The written text is enriched by small reproductions of portraits, many by Charles Willson Peale, in the major players. The past chapter summarizes Fischer's points and will make a good teaching tool by itself.
Judy McAloon, Potomac Library, Prince William County, VA
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