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George Washington and the War of Independence / by Donald Jackson ; Edward M. Riley, editor.

Title
George Washington and the War of Independence / by Donald Jackson ; Edward M. Riley, editor.
Author
Jackson, Donald Dean, 1919-
Publication
Williamsburg, Va. : Virginia Independence Bicentennial Commission, c1976.

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Additional Authors
  • Riley, Edward M.
  • Virginia Independence Bicentennial Commission.
Description
vii, 68 p. : ill.; 26 cm.
Subject
  • Washington, George, 1732-1799 > Military leadership
  • United States. Army > Biography
  • Generals > United States > Biography
  • Presidents > United States > Biography
  • United States > Campaigns > Revolution, 1775-1783
Genre/Form
  • Biographies
  • History
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Introduction -- The early years -- The French and Indian war -- War of independence -- Choosing a commander in chief -- Washington's generals and aides -- The siege of Boston -- The New York and New Jersey campaign -- Recrossing the Delaware -- A time to try men's souls -- Monmouth, Newport, Morristown -- War in the south, treason in the north -- War in Virginia, victory at Yorktown -- Virginia quire once more -- Washington the president -- and the last years -- A note on sources.
LCCN
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OCLC
  • 2600719
  • SCSB-12588503
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library