David Hackett Fischer
Washington's Crossing
- ISBN 13:
- 9780195181593
- author:
- David Hackett Fischer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 576
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Washington's Crossing tells the story of a pivotal moment in American history when the fate of the Revolution hung in the balance. In December 1776, with British forces closing in on Philadelphia, George Washington led his men on a daring night-time crossing of the Delaware River and launched a surprise attack on Hessian forces at Trenton.
The campaign that followed was marked by difficult choices and unexpected twists, as Washington's open and flexible system of command proved to be a decisive factor in the Americans' success. Fischer's richly textured narrative reveals the crucial role of contingency in these events, and how the campaign unfolded over twelve weeks of winter fighting.
The British were badly shaken by their defeats at Trenton and Princeton, and their hold on New Jersey was broken. The American Revolution had been saved, but it had also gained a new meaning, thanks to Washington's leadership and the bravery of his men.
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