9781332233304 - The Campaign in Virginia, 1781, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint) de Stevens, Benjamin Franklin (4 resultados)

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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the heated controversy that erupted between two prominent British military figures, Sir Henry Clinton and Lord Cornwallis, following the disastrous end of the American Revolutionary War in 1781. The author meticulously reconstructs the events surrounding the surrender of Cornwallis's army at Yorktown, examining the conflicting narratives and accusations that flew between the two generals. The book presents a fascinating blend of military history and personal conflict, shedding light on the complex dynamics within the British command structure during the waning days of the war. Through a careful analysis of a collection of rare pamphlets, correspondence, and manuscript notes, the author probes the strategic decisions, tactical blunders, and miscommunications that led to the British defeat. The book explores the tensions between Clinton's preference for a defensive strategy and Cornwallis's more aggressive approach, and dissects the debate over the responsibility for the decision to fortify Yorktown, which proved to be a fatal misstep. By unveiling a wealth of previously unpublished materials, this book offers a unique and insightful perspective on one of the most pivotal moments in the American Revolution. It reveals the human cost of war, the complexities of leadership, and the enduring impact of individual actions on the course of history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

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