Osprey's examination of the COntinentals' first battle of the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). General Sir William Howe's NewYork campaign gave the British their best chance of destroying the Continental Army and George Washington's resistance to colonial power. Having initially assembled his forces on Staten Island, Howe succeeded in dividing the Continentals, defeated them on Long Island and forced Washington to retreat to Brooklyn Heights. Under siege there Washington successfully extricated his troops and crossed ...
Read More
Osprey's examination of the COntinentals' first battle of the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). General Sir William Howe's NewYork campaign gave the British their best chance of destroying the Continental Army and George Washington's resistance to colonial power. Having initially assembled his forces on Staten Island, Howe succeeded in dividing the Continentals, defeated them on Long Island and forced Washington to retreat to Brooklyn Heights. Under siege there Washington successfully extricated his troops and crossed the East River to Manhattan but soon had to fall back on Harlem Heights. After a few weeks Howe forced the Continentals north to White Plains and defeated them again. However, he allowed Washington to withdraw and preserve his army when more aggressive pursuit could have brought the campaign to a decisive conclusion and ended the war. Instead, with the British army rapidly weakening and facing huge manpower shortages, Washington emerged from a succession of defeats to produce what was ultimately a war-winning strategy. The author provides fascinating insights into a unique campaign in which a string of British victories ultimately led to failure and defeat.
Read Less
Add this copy of New York 1776: the Continentals' First Battle to cart. $13.03, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Osprey Publishing (UK).
Add this copy of New York 1776: the Continentals' First Battle to cart. $13.03, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Osprey Publishing (UK).
Add this copy of New York 1776: the Continentals' First Battle to cart. $13.03, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Osprey Publishing (UK).
Add this copy of New York 1776: the Continentals' First Battle (Campaign to cart. $13.05, like new condition, Sold by Treasure Island rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Waltham, MA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Osprey Publishing (UK).
Add this copy of New York 1776: the Continentals' First Battle: No. 192 to cart. $16.00, very good condition, Sold by First Landing Books & Art, Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Virginia Beach, VA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Osprey Publishing.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Graham Turner. Very Good. Book. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. Very Good Soft Cover With The Only Mar Is The Previous Owner's Name And Date Top Of Half-Title Page. David Smith Is A Uk-Based Military Historian, Specialising In 18Th And 19Th Century Subjects But Perfectly Happy To Delve Deeper Into History If Required. His First Book, On Sherman's March To The Sea, Was Published By Osprey In 2007 And He Has Since Written Several Titles On The American War Of Independence, Most Recently The Award-Winning Whispers Across The Atlantick. David Has Been Writing Since He Could Hold A Pen And Submitted His First Book For Publication At The Age Of Six (Surprisingly, It Was Rejected). Having Taken American Studies At Hull University And The University Of Iowa, He Then Embarked On A Career As A Journalist,
Add this copy of New York 1776: the Continentals' First Battle: No. 192 to cart. $17.50, very good condition, Sold by Fact or Fiction rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Mount Pleasant, SC, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Osprey Publishing.