William Howe and the American War of Independence

by David Smith and David Smith

Book Overview

The first major work on this enigmatic British general for more than 40 years, William Howe and the American War of Independence offers fascinating new insights into his performance during the revolution in America.

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,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350006882
• ISBN13: 9781350006881
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"