“1776″
1776 by David McCullough
This is the story of the troops who marched with George Washington in the year of the Declaration of Independence. Extensive research went into the writing of this Pulitzer Prize winning book, both American and British. There is much vitality shown among the participants, The American army consisted of soldiers of every shape, size and color: farmers, school teachers, shoemakers, no-accounts and boys turned to soldiers.
There is also the story of the King’s men, their commander, William Howe and the redcoats. Defeat follows defeat and there a detailed description of the long trip across New Jersey. Finally, George Washington launches his brilliant stroke that changes everything.
Of course, every American knows about the Revolutionary War and it’s outcome, but this book highlighted for me many details that I was not aware of. It 1 did make fascinating reading.