| Description |
xxvii, 701 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [565]-577) and index. |
| Contents |
Britain's war to win, 1775-1977 -- A new war coming -- From hope to consternation -- Launching the Southern strategy -- The year of marking time -- America's Saratoga -- Victories, setbacks, and missed opportunities -- New directions, new hope -- Risk-taking becomes the order of the day -- Fateful choices -- Choices and far-reaching decisions -- Cornwallis's gift -- Monumental decisions -- The trap slams shut -- Decisive victory -- Reckoning. |
| Summary |
Winning Independence is the dramatic story of how and why Great Britain-so close to regaining several southern colonies and rendering the postwar United States a fatally weak nation ultimately failed to win the war. The book explores the choices and decisions made by Clinton and Washington, and others, that ultimately led the French and American allies to clinch the pivotal victory at Yorktown that at long last secured American independence. |
| Subject |
Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1738?-1795 -- Military leadership.
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Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Military leadership.
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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783.
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Great Britain. Army -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
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Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1738?-1795 (OCoLC)fst00011432
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Washington, George, 1732-1799. (OCoLC)fst00178100
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Great Britain. Army. (OCoLC)fst00533555
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Command of troops. (OCoLC)fst00869220
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Military campaigns. (OCoLC)fst01710190
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Politics and government (OCoLC)fst01919741
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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American Revolution (United States : 1775-1783) (OCoLC)fst01351668
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| Chronological Term |
1775-1783
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| Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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| ISBN |
9781635572766 (hardcover) |
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1635572762 (hardcover) |
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