The Hook: The Battle that made American Independence Possible

By Thomas T. Wiatt

The Battle of the Hook, a lesser-known but pivotal engagement closely tied to the Siege of Yorktown, took place in Gloucester County, Virginia. Far more than a simple clash of armies, it was a dramatic confrontation between two formidable adversaries. On one side stood British Banastre Tarleton, opposing him was the French Duke of Lauzun. This was a face-to face encounter on the battlefield, where the survival of the American nation hung in the balance.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1326448137
• ISBN13: 9781326448134
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"