American War Of Independence Commanders

Chartrand, René & Hook, Richard [illustrator]

ISBN 10: 1841765686 / ISBN 13: 9781841765686

Published by Osprey Publishing, Oxford, 2003

About this Item

Large format paperback, VG+. 64pp, 8pp colour plates, b/w illustrations, index, covers yellowed, otherwise a fine copy. Osprey Elite vol 93. Brief biographies of 11 American, 8 British 4 French & 1 Spanish milirary leaders who saw action in the American War of Independence. 250 grams.

Seller Inventory # 59141

Bibliographic Details

• Title: American War Of Independence Commanders
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing, Oxford
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841765686
• ISBN 13: 9781841765686
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Hook, Richard
• Edition: 1st edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • American History
  • Military History

About this title

Synopsis

The commanders who led the opposing armies of the American War of Independence came from remarkably different backgrounds. They included not only men from Britain and America, but from Germany, France and Spain as well. Some were from the great families of the "Old World", while others were frontiersmen or farmers in the "New World". Despite their differing origins, all were leaders in the events that led to the establishment of the United States of America. This book details the appearance, careers and personalities of the commanders on both sides. It covers such famous figures as George Washington and Lord Cornwallis along with less well-known men such as Admiral Suffren and Bernando de Galvez.

About the Author

René Chartrand was born in Montreal and educated in Canada, the United States and the Bahamas. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites for nearly three decades, he is now a freelance writer and historical consultant. He has written numerous articles and books including almost 20 Osprey titles and the first two volumes of Canadian Military Heritage. He lives in Hull, Quebec, with his wife and two sons. Richard Hook was born in 1938 and trained at Reigate College of Art. After national service with 1st Bn, Queen's Royal Regiment, he became art editor of the much-praised magazine Finding Out during the 1960s. He has worked as a freelance illustrator ever since, earning an international reputation particularly for his deep knowledge of Native American material culture; and has illustrated more than 30 Osprey titles. Richard is married and lives in Sussex, UK.