Diary of the American war: a Hessian journal

This book presents a translation of the diary written by Hessian mercenary Captain Johann Ewald during his service in the American Revolutionary war. Written with humanity, sensitivity, and humor, Ewald's diary discloses many previously unknown facts. His opinions of the British generals and hi...

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Main Author: Ewald, Johann von 1744-1813 (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New Haven Yale Univ. Pr. 1979
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Summary:This book presents a translation of the diary written by Hessian mercenary Captain Johann Ewald during his service in the American Revolutionary war. Written with humanity, sensitivity, and humor, Ewald's diary discloses many previously unknown facts. His opinions of the British generals and his discussions of their operations, tactics and mistakes are both revealing and entertaining.
Item Description:Aus d. Dt. übers.
Physical Description:XXXI, 467 S. Ill., graph. Darst., Kt.
ISBN:0300021534

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