The American northern theater army in 1776 : the ruin and reconstruction of the continental force / Douglas R. Cubbison.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cubbison, Douglas.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Canadian Invasion, 1775-1776.

Québec (Québec)--History--Siege, 1775-1776.

Québec (Québec).

Québec--Québec.

History.

United States. Continental Army--History.

United States.

United States. Continental Army.

United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns.

Physical Description:

ix, 316 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2010]

Summary:

"The American War for Independence was under way before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This history explores the army's early failures in Canada, with desertion and disease common among the ranks, and how new leadership disciplined and reorganized the army and set the stage for a key victory at Saratoga in 1777"--Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780786445646

0786445645

OCLC:

465681017