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Lädt ... Patriot Battles: How the War of Independence Was Fought (Original 2007; 2007. Auflage)von Michael Stephenson
Werk-InformationenPatriot Battles: How the War of Independence Was Fought von Michael Stephenson (2007)
![]() Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. ![]() ![]() The author's intention of explaining the "how" is somewhat accomplished in the first half of the book. Details on weapons, food, recruitment, tactics and the like are discussed, but the author occasionally dips into a more sarcastic and even snarky tone. The second half is a recounting of a number of Revolutionary War battles but not in deep enough detail to illuminate the "how". It is more of a "pop" history. Only recommended for those who don't wish to delve too deeply into the details. Zeige 4 von 4 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
A comprehensive one-volume study of the military aspects of the War of Independence, drawing on hundreds of specialist sources, contemporary and archival. The first part of the book offers a detailed examination of eighteenth-century combat: Who fought and what motivated them, whether patriot or redcoat, Hessian or Frenchman? How were they enlisted and trained? How were they clothed and fed? What weapons did they use, and how effective were they? When soldiers became casualties or fell ill, how did medical services deal with them? What roles did loyalists, women, blacks, and Indians play? The second part of the book gives a closer look at the war's greatest battles: What parts did terrain and weather play? What were the qualities of the respective commanders, and what tactics did they employ? How did the soldiers fight? Throughout, cherished myths are challenged, reputations are reassessed, and long-held assumptions are tested.--From publisher description. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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![]() GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)973.33History and Geography North America United States Revolution and confederation (1775-89) OperationsKlassifikation der Library of Congress [LCC] (USA)BewertungDurchschnitt:![]()
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