The papers of George Washington: 13 December 1777-February 1778

Volume 13 of the Revolutionary War Series documents a crucial portion of the winter encampment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, when the fate of Washington’s army hung in the balance. The volume begins with Washington’s soldiers hard at work erecting log huts to the general’s specifications and buildi...

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Main Author: Washington, George 1732-1799 (Author)
Other Authors: Chase, Philander D. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Charlottesville University Press of Virginia 2003
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Summary:Volume 13 of the Revolutionary War Series documents a crucial portion of the winter encampment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, when the fate of Washington’s army hung in the balance. The volume begins with Washington’s soldiers hard at work erecting log huts to the general’s specifications and building a bridge over the Schuylkill River under the direction of Major General John Sullivan. Most of the fighting that characterized the bloody year of 1777 had drawn to a close by Christmas, and although British foraging and raiding parties ventured out of Philadelphia from time to time, Washington’s priority was no longer to fight General William Howe but to preserve his own army and prepare it for the next campaign. [...] -- Publisher
Physical Description:XXXIII, 755 Seiten Karten
ISBN:9780813922201
0813922208

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