Valley Forge to Monmouth : six transformative months of the American Revolution /

From December 1777 through June 1778, the American Revolution achieved a remarkable turnaround. Rarely presented as a standalone narrative, this six-month period saw the Continental Army recover from abject demoralization at Valley Forge to achieve a stunning victory against the British at Monmouth...

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Main Author: Stempel, Jim, 1948- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2021]
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Summary:From December 1777 through June 1778, the American Revolution achieved a remarkable turnaround. Rarely presented as a standalone narrative, this six-month period saw the Continental Army recover from abject demoralization at Valley Forge to achieve a stunning victory against the British at Monmouth Courthouse. This compelling history chronicles the pivotal moment of the Revolution, from the consequential leadership of General Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette to the experiences of the men who marched and fought in the ranks, and reexamines one of the most controversial periods of early American history.
Physical Description:vi, 226 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781476682679
1476682674