George Washington's momentous year. Volume II, Valley Forge to Monmouth, January to July 1777 : twelve months that transformed the Revolution / Gary Ecelbarger.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ecelbarger, Gary L., 1962- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Monmouth, Battle of, Freehold, N.J., 1778.

Washington, George, 1732-1799--Military leadership.

Washington, George.

United States. Continental Army--History.

United States.

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

New Jersey--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.

New Jersey.

Valley Forge (Pa.)--History--18th century.

Valley Forge (Pa.).

Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.

Pennsylvania.

Physical Description:

xvii, 384 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Other Title:

George Washington's momentous year. Volume II, Valley Forge to Monmouth, January to July 1778 : twelve months that transformed the Revolution

Corrected name of part on title page : George Washington's momentous year. Volume II, Valley Forge to Monmouth, January to July 1778 : twelve months that transformed the Revolution

Place of Publication:

Pennsylvania : Westholme Publishing, [2025]

Summary:

"The second volume of George Washington's Momentous Year picks up where Volume 1 concluded, in the wake of the Battle of Whitemarsh in early December 1777, with the British army returning to Philadelphia and French officials opening formal negotiations with American diplomats, primarily as a result of what they felt was a surprising and successful Philadelphia campaign by George Washington. Washington's army now moved westward, across the Schuylkill River, to the most iconic encampment in American history: Valley Forge. Here the story is new and dynamic. Gary Ecelbarger's original research revises the history of this crucial period, presenting for the first time Washington's aggressive plan to attack Philadelphia soon after arriving at Valley Forge and the fact that the encamped army was much larger than previously understood. During this time, Washington confronted challenges to his military authority while deftly solving crises of supply and recruitment. With the aid of Baron von Steuben, he established and trained the first American professional army. Following the Valley Forge encampment, the author takes the reader with the reinvigorated Continental army as it marches across the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers and into New Jersey to confront Sir Henry Clinton's crown forces on their way from Philadelphia to New York City. Having ordered an advance corps of veterans to engage the British, they make contact at Monmouth Courthouse near Freehold, New Jersey. As Washington approaches the action, he confronts thousands of his troops retreating around him. In one of the most stirring events of the Revolution, Washington is able to rally his men, reclaim the battlefield and achieve a hard-fought victory. The battle gave notice to the British that the American army would be a formidable foe going forward. This engrossing history of the most significant twelve months of the American Revolution enables the reader to understand and appreciate the astounding accomplishment of George Washington and his military aides: the simultaneous emergence of a new, capable army and a strategy that would win the War for Independence."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

"Endure Hardships, and Contemn Every Danger"

"This Army Must Dissolve"

"Using Every Base and Insidious Art to Injure Me"

"I am Told a Scheme of That Kind is Now on Foot"

"Be Ware of your Board of War"

"A Native Dignity Will Command Your Respect"

The General Himself Wore a Countenance of Uncommon Delight and Complacence"

"Take the first favourable Opportunity to strike the Enemy with Advantage"

"The General However Determines to Attack"

"Tired of Such Fickle Behaviour"

"Attack the Enemy on Their March"

"Anxious to Bring on a General Engagement"

"They Are Flying from a Shadow"

"What is the Meaning of This?"

"Masters of the Field"

"Instigated by Some of Those Dirty Earwigs"

"Marvelous Beyond Description"

Appendix A : Valley Forge by the numbers

Appendix B : Numbers of American participants during the Monmouth Campaign

Appendix C : The Hamilton letter.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [353]-366) and index.

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ISBN:

9781594164422

1594164428

OCLC:

1525437716

Publisher Number:

90102393588