William Howe and the American War of Independence - (Bloomsbury Studies in Military History) by David Smith (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The first major work on this enigmatic British general for more than 40 years, <i>William Howe and the American War of Independence</i> offers fascinating new insights into his performance during the revolution in America. <br/><br/>From 1775 to 1777, Howe commanded the largest expeditionary force Britain had ever amassed, confronting the rebel army under George Washington and enjoying a string of victories. However, his period in command ended in confusion, bitterness and a parliamentary inquiry, because he proved unable to crush the rebellion. <br/><br/>Exactly what went wrong has puzzled historians for more than 200 years. For most Howe has been relegated to the role of a bit player, but, with the help of new evidence, this book looks afresh at his army, his relationships with key military and political figures and his own personal qualities. The result is a compelling reassessment of a forgotten general that offers a new perspective on a man who won his battles, but could not win his war.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Smith has pried open and given readers a view into some small part of Howe the general. His analysis is careful and rigorous. Smith has made an important contribution to the field. Students of the American War of Independence would do well to read and will profit by this book." - <i>H-War</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>David Smith</b> is a lecturer on the Military History MA programme at the University of Chester, UK. He is the author of <i>Sherman's March to the Sea 1864</i> (2007) and <i>New York 1776</i> (2008).
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