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At the core of the impeccably researched, brilliantly executed military history is an analysis of George Washington's crossing with the Delaware River in December 1776 and also the resulting destruction of the Hessian garrison of Trenton and defeat of the British brigade at Princeton. Fischer's perceptive discussion of the strategic, operational and tactical factors involved is simply by itself worth the book's purchase. He demonstrates Washington's insight to the revolution's desperate political circumstances, shows how that influenced the thought of a riposte against an enemy grown overconfident with success and presents Washington's skillful use products his army could do well. Even more useful is Fischer's analysis of the internal dynamics of the combatants. He demonstrates mastery in the character in the American, British and Hessian armies, highlighting that British troops, too, fought for ideals, sacred to them, of loyalty and service. Above all, Brandeis historian Fischer (Albion's Seed) uses the Trenton campaign to disclose the existence, even inside the revolution's early stage, of the distinctively American method of war, much than it based over a single fact: civil and military leaders were accountable with a citizenry through their representatives. From Washington down, Fischer shows, military leaders acknowledged civil supremacy and caused civil officials. Washington used firepower and intelligence as force multipliers to speed the war for any practical people who wanted to win quickly so as to go back to their ordinary lives. Tempo, initiative and speed marked the Trenton campaign from first to last. And Washington fought humanely, extending quarter in battle and insisting on decent treatment of prisoners. The crossing in the Delaware, Fischer teaches, should be seen as emblematic of over a turning in the war's tide. 91 halftone, 15 maps. 3-city author tour.
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Adult/High School-Another stirring effort with the author of Paul Revere's Ride (Oxford, 1994). Readers will again cheer American perseverance, inventiveness, and improvisation as Washington, his officers, and their men turn the first military defeats of Long Island and Ny City into victory at Trenton and Princeton. The opening chapter is devoted to the painting Washington Crossing the Delaware. Then mcdougal discusses the British, Hessian, and American military units which were involved in these campaigns and gives background on their officers. This is Fischer's strong suit: he tells stories and gives details that bring history alive. He helps make the point that decisions designed for varying reasons by converging sets of people determine history. In the hands of a real thorough researcher and talented writer, this is powerful stuff. The bulk from the book deals while using battles and their aftermath. The writing is enriched by small reproductions of portraits, many by Charles Willson Peale, with the major players. The final chapter summarizes Fischer's points and would make a fantastic teaching tool by itself.
Judy McAloon, Potomac Library, Prince William County, VA
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