The Battle of White Plains: Washington and Howe in Westchester

by Stephen Paul Devillo

Book Overview

Washington's Harrowing Escape from the Hudson Valley

In October 1776 central Westchester witnessed a critical episode in the early campaign of George Washington's ragtag Continental Army and its quest for American independence. Often overlooked as just an interval between the disastrous Battle of Brooklyn and victory at Trenton, the Battle of White Plains showcased Washington's sly strategy of perseverance. Poor decision making and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467152374
• ISBN13: 9781467152372
• Release Date: June 2022
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 8.9"