The World turned upside down : the American victory in the War of Independence / edited by John Ferling.

Other author Ferling, John E.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Greenwood Press, 1988.
Descriptionx, 250 pages ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
United States--History. --Revolution, 1775-1783.
United States--History. --Revolution, 1775-1783. --Campaigns.

SeriesContributions in military studies ; no. 79
Contributions in military studies ; no. 79. ^A223060
Contents The colonial background to the American victory / Fred Anderson -- The Continental Army and the American victory / James Kirby Martin -- The American soldier and the American victory / Paul David Nelson -- George Washington and the American victory / John Ferling -- Washington's lieutenants and the American victory / Hugh F. Rankin -- Logistics and the American victory / Mark Edward Lender -- Frontier warfare and the American victory / James H. O'Donnell III -- Politics and the American victory / Jonathan G. Rossie -- The French alliance and the American victory / W.J. Eccles -- British armed forces and the American victory / Sylvia R. Frey -- Naval warfare and the American victory / Mary B. Wickwire.
Abstract Each essay in the book seeks to answer the question "Why did America win the revolutionary war?"
General noteIncludes index.
Bibliography noteBibliography: p. [235]-239.
LCCN 88015482
ISBN031325527X (lib. bdg. : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks E208.W87 1988 ✔ Available Place Hold