The American Revolutionary War in the south
Further Reflections from a British perspective in the light of The Cornwallis Papers
- 174 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
Focusing on Cornwallis's pivotal 1781 decision to march into Virginia, this work offers a groundbreaking critique that re-evaluates the strategic missteps leading to Britain's loss of the southern colonies and ultimately the American Revolutionary War. Drawing from Ian Saberton's edition of The Cornwallis Papers, the essays provide a comprehensive analysis of the decisive campaigns culminating in Cornwallis's surrender at Yorktown, highlighting the significance of these events in the context of American independence.
