An illustrated account of the dramatic crossing of the Delaware that established George Washington's reputation as a commander of daring and ability.
Pursued by British forces, Washington and his remaining 5,000 men resolved on a risky strike against the British and Hessian positions across the Delaware River. Crossing the river, Washington took the Trenton garrison for the loss of only four men, before outflanking Cornwallis' 8,000-strong force and marching on Princeton.
His military reputation established, Washington's victory restored American morale, giving the battered continental army a pair of much needed victories, and turned the tide of the war. Accompanied by maps and illustrations, this slim yet detailed volume is ideal for anyone interested in American military history and modern warfare.
An illustrated account of the dramatic crossing of the Delaware that established George Washington's reputation as a commander of daring and ability.
Pursued by British forces, Washington and his remaining 5,000 men resolved on a risky strike against the British and Hessian positions across the Delaware River. Crossing the river, Washington took the Trenton garrison for the loss of only four men, before outflanking Cornwallis' 8,000-strong force and marching on Princeton.
His military reputation established, Washington's victory restored American morale, giving the battered continental army a pair of much needed victories, and turned the tide of the war. Accompanied by maps and illustrations, this slim yet detailed volume is ideal for anyone interested in American military history and modern warfare.
Origins of the campaign
Chronology
Opposing commanders
Opposing armies
Opposing plans
Trenton and Princeton, victory or death
Aftermath
The battlefields today
Bibliography
Index
An illustrated account of the dramatic crossing of the Delaware that established George Washington's reputation as a commander of daring and ability.
David Bonk is a lifelong student of military history and
historical miniatures wargamer. He has written for various
wargaming publications, including the Midwest Wargamer Magazine and
the SAGA newsletter, as well as the Osprey Military Journal. He
lives in North Carolina.
Graham Turner is a leading historical artist, specialising
in the medieval period. He has illustrated numerous titles for
Osprey, covering a wide variety of subjects from the dress of the
10th-century armies of the Caliphates, through the action of bloody
medieval battles, to the daily life of the British Redcoat of the
late 18th century. The son of the illustrator Michael Turner,
Graham lives and works in Buckinghamshire, UK.
"It is a great book, especially for the student of the Revolutionary War and shows how even small victories can help turn the tide. A book I know you will enjoy reading." --Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (February 2009)
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