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

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At the core of the impeccably researched, brilliantly executed military history is an analysis of George Washington's crossing with the Delaware River in December 1776 as well as the resulting destruction of the Hessian garrison of Trenton and defeat of the British brigade at Princeton. Fischer's perceptive discussion in the strategic, operational and tactical factors involved is by itself definitely worth the book's purchase. He demonstrates Washington's insight to 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 what his army could do well. Even more useful is Fischer's analysis in the internal dynamics with the combatants. He demonstrates mastery of the character of 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 reveal the existence, even inside the revolution's early stage, of your distinctively American way of war, much of it based on the 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 caused civil officials. Washington used firepower and intelligence as force multipliers to speed the war for a practical those who planned to win quickly to be able to return 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 of the Delaware, Fischer teaches, ought to be seen as emblematic of a much more than a turning in 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 the first military defeats of Long Island and The big apple City into victory at Trenton and Princeton. The opening chapter is devoted on the painting Washington Crossing the Delaware. Then mcdougal discusses the British, Hessian, and American military units that were associated with 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 helps to create the point that decisions created for varying reasons by converging teams of people determine history. In the hands of this kind of thorough researcher and talented writer, this can be powerful stuff. The bulk from the book deals with the battles and their aftermath. The writing is enriched by small reproductions of portraits, many by Charles Willson Peale, in the major players. The past chapter summarizes Fischer's points and would make a great teaching tool by itself.
Judy McAloon, Potomac Library, Prince William County, VA
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