Washington's Crossing (Pivotal Moments in American History) [Kindle Edition]

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At the core of the impeccably researched, brilliantly executed military history is definitely an analysis of George Washington's crossing in the Delaware River in December 1776 along with the resulting destruction in the Hessian garrison of Trenton and defeat of a British brigade at Princeton. Fischer's perceptive discussion of the strategic, operational and tactical factors involved is simply by itself really worth the book's purchase. He demonstrates Washington's insight in the revolution's desperate political circumstances, shows how that influenced the thought of a riposte against an enemy grown overconfident with success and presents Washington's skillful use of the his army could do well. Even more useful is Fischer's analysis from the internal dynamics of the combatants. He demonstrates mastery of the character with the American, British and Hessian armies, highlighting that British troops, too, fought for ideals, sacred to them, of loyalty and service. Above all, Brandeis historian Fischer (Albion's Seed) uses the Trenton campaign to disclose the existence, even in the revolution's early stage, of a distinctively American way of war, much from it based on a single fact: civil and military leaders were accountable to a citizenry through their representatives. From Washington down, Fischer shows, military leaders acknowledged civil supremacy and worked with civil officials. Washington used firepower and intelligence as force multipliers to speed the war for a practical those who desired to win quickly to be able to come back for their ordinary lives. Tempo, initiative and speed marked the Trenton campaign from first to last. And Washington fought humanely, extending quarter in battle and insisting on decent treatment of prisoners. The crossing in the Delaware, Fischer teaches, should be seen as emblematic of more than a turning from the war's tide. 91 halftone, 15 maps. 3-city author tour.
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Adult/High School-Another stirring effort by the author of Paul Revere's Ride (Oxford, 1994). Readers will again cheer American perseverance, inventiveness, and improvisation as Washington, his officers, and their men turn early military defeats of Long Island and New York City into victory at Trenton and Princeton. The opening chapter is devoted for the painting Washington Crossing the Delaware. Then the writer discusses the British, Hessian, and American military units that were involved in these campaigns and provides background on their own officers. This is Fischer's strong suit: he tells stories and gives details that bring history alive. He makes all the point that decisions made for varying reasons by converging groups of people determine history. In the hands of a real thorough researcher and talented writer, that is powerful stuff. The bulk from the book deals with all the battles in addition to their aftermath. The writing is enriched by small reproductions of portraits, many by Charles Willson Peale, of the major players. The final chapter summarizes Fischer's points and makes an excellent teaching tool by itself.
Judy McAloon, Potomac Library, Prince William County, VA
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