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TRENTON AND PRINCETON 1776-77
WASHINGTON CROSSES THE DELAWARE |
| By: |
David Bonk, Graham Turner (Illus) |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£15.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1846033500 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781846033506 |
| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
9 January, 2009 |
| Series: |
Campaign No. 203 |
| Pages: |
96 |
| Description: |
Pursued by British forces, Washington and his remaining 5,000 men resolved on a risky strike against the British and Hessian positions across the Delaware River. This book shows how, crossing the river, Washington took the Trenton garrison for the loss of only four men, before outflanking Cornwallis' 8,000-strong force and marching on Princeton. |
| Synopsis: |
Pursued by British forces, Washington and his remaining 5,000 men resolved on a risky strike against the British and Hessian positions across the Delaware River. Crossing the river, Washington took the Trenton garrison for the loss of only four men, before outflanking Cornwallis' 8,000-strong force and marching on Princeton. His military reputation established, Washington's victory restored American morale and turned the tide of the war. |
| Illustrations: |
Illustrations (some col.) |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |