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 an analysis of George Washington's crossing in the Delaware River in December 1776 along with the resulting destruction from the Hessian garrison of Trenton and defeat of the British brigade at Princeton. Fischer's perceptive discussion with the strategic, operational and tactical factors involved is 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 concept of a riposte against an enemy grown overconfident with success and presents Washington's skillful use of the items his army could do well. Even more useful is Fischer's analysis in the internal dynamics from the combatants. He demonstrates mastery from the character from 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 show the existence, even inside revolution's early stage, of a distinctively American method of war, much of computer based over a single fact: civil and military leaders were accountable with 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 any practical people who planned to win quickly as a way 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 management of prisoners. The crossing with the Delaware, Fischer teaches, needs to be seen as emblematic of a much more than a turning of 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, along with their men turn early military defeats of Long Island and Ny 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 which were involved in these campaigns and offers background on the officers. This is Fischer's strong suit: he tells stories and gives details that bring history alive. He helps to create the point that decisions designed for varying reasons by converging teams of people determine history. In the hands of this kind of thorough researcher and talented writer, this is powerful stuff. The bulk with the book deals with the battles and their aftermath. The text is enriched by small reproductions of portraits, many by Charles Willson Peale, from the major players. The final chapter summarizes Fischer's points and makes a great teaching tool by itself.
Judy McAloon, Potomac Library, Prince William County, VA
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