New York 1776

New York 1776 Ref: CAM192
The Continentals' first battle

by David Smith

Includes three paintings by Graham Turner

Books bought from Studio 88 are individually
hand-signed by artist Graham Turner

From the publisher's website:
The story of General George Washington and the Continental Army's first major campaign, in a slim detailed volume.

General Sir William Howe's New York campaign gave the British their best chance of destroying the Continental Army and George Washington's resistance to colonial power. Howe succeeded in dividing the Continentals, defeated them on Long Island and forced Washington to retreat to Brooklyn Heights. Under siege there, Washington successfully crossed the East River to Manhattan but soon had to fall back on Harlem Heights.

After a few weeks Howe forced the Continentals north to White Plains and defeated them again. However, he allowed Washington to withdraw and preserve his army when a more aggressive pursuit could have ended the war. Instead, with the British army rapidly weakening and facing huge manpower shortages, Washington emerged from a succession of defeats to produce what was ultimately a war-winning strategy.

The author provides fascinating insights into a unique campaign in which a string of British victories ultimately led to failure and defeat.

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Paperback
248 x 184mm
96 pages
Published March 2008

Price: £16.99

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Original Paintings

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Giclée Prints

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