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Monmouth Courthouse 1778
Morrissey, Brendan. Illus: Hook, Adam
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Description for Monmouth Courthouse 1778
Paperback. This work covers the longest and hardest-fought engagement of the entire War of Independence. His actions at Monmouth led to the dismissal and ultimate court martial of General Charles Lee, Washington's controversial and mercurial lieutenant. Illustrator(s): Hook, Adam. Series: Campaign. Num Pages: 96 pages, 75 b&w and 11 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 249 x 181 x 8. Weight in Grams: 316.
In June 1778, Clinton decided to evacuate his army from Philadelphia to New York. Washington sent almost half his army to strike at the rear of the British when Clinton moved out of Monmouth Courthouse. However, confusion among Lee's troops led to their attacks being repulsed. Washington himself later withstood a series of powerful British attacks but the heat and lack of water led to the battle petering out. The battle was the last major action in the Northern theatre, and also the longest and hardest-fought engagement of the entire Revolutionary War. This book analyses this crucial battle which has ... Read more
In June 1778, Clinton decided to evacuate his army from Philadelphia to New York. Washington sent almost half his army to strike at the rear of the British when Clinton moved out of Monmouth Courthouse. However, confusion among Lee's troops led to their attacks being repulsed. Washington himself later withstood a series of powerful British attacks but the heat and lack of water led to the battle petering out. The battle was the last major action in the Northern theatre, and also the longest and hardest-fought engagement of the entire Revolutionary War. This book analyses this crucial battle which has ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
Series
Campaign
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781841767727
SKU
V9781841767727
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About Morrissey, Brendan. Illus: Hook, Adam
Brendan Morrissey trained as a lawyer before working as a PR consultant and writer in the defence industry, principally with British Aerospace. He has a long-standing interest in military affairs and Anglo-American relations. Brendan has written several titles on this subject in Osprey's Campaign series, including volumes 67: 'Saratoga 1777', 37: 'Boston 1775', and 47: 'Yorktown 1781'. He is married ... Read more
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