George Washington: 21 (Command) - Softcover

Lardas, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1849084483 ISBN 13: 9781849084482

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

Despite his lack of formal military training, George Washington may be one of history's must underrated commanders. Building an army virtually from scratch, he defeated the pre-eminent military power of his day. Although, he made mistakes, especially early in the war when he composed over-complicated plans that proved beyond the ability of his army to fulfill, he learned from them. He learned how to utilize the strength of his army and strike where the British were weakest, most notably in his famous surprise attacks on Trenton and Princeton after crossing the Delaware River on Christmas night. However, Washington's true legacy comes from his actions at the end of the war. His ability to walk away from the battlefield, sheath his sword and willingly relinquish the reigns of power made him truly great.

About this title

Product Description:

George Washington may be one of history's most underrated commanders. Overlooked in favor of his contemporaries such as Napoleon Bonaparte and Frederick the Great, Washington's achievements are arguably more impressive. Frederick and Napoleon inherited formidable militaries, and both had extensive military training and experience prior to assuming command of armies. Washington built his army from scratch, was self-taught, and had never commanded anything larger than a regiment before assuming command of the Continental Army in 1775. This new Command title will track the development of Washington's military career from his early missteps to his heroic efforts during the Revolutionary War that led him on the path to the presidency.

Review:

"An outstanding read on an equally outstanding man and one you should not pass up." --Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1849084483
• ISBN 13: 9781849084482
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Turner Graham