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

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At the core associated with an impeccably researched, brilliantly executed military history is an analysis of George Washington's crossing with the Delaware River in December 1776 and also the resulting destruction from the Hessian garrison of Trenton and defeat of a British brigade at Princeton. Fischer's perceptive discussion in the strategic, operational and tactical factors involved is simply by itself worth the book's purchase. He demonstrates Washington's insight into the revolution's desperate political circumstances, shows how that influenced the idea 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 with the combatants. He demonstrates mastery from the character in 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 within the revolution's early stage, of your distinctively American strategy for war, much from it based over 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 dealt with civil officials. Washington used firepower and intelligence as force multipliers to speed the war for a practical people who planned to win quickly as a way to go 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, should be seen as emblematic of more than a turning with the war's tide. 91 halftone, 15 maps. 3-city author tour.
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Adult/High School-Another stirring effort with 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 New York City into victory at Trenton and Princeton. The opening chapter is devoted to the painting Washington Crossing the Delaware. Then mcdougal discusses the British, Hessian, and American military units which 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 the point that decisions made for varying reasons by converging groups of people determine history. In the hands of this type of thorough researcher and talented writer, this really is powerful stuff. The bulk with the book deals with the battles as well as their aftermath. The text is enriched by small reproductions of portraits, many by Charles Willson Peale, in the major players. The last chapter summarizes Fischer's points and makes a good teaching tool by itself.
Judy McAloon, Potomac Library, Prince William County, VA
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