1781: The Decisive Year of the Revolutionary War

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1781 was a year of battles, with Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse, and Yorktown among others. This book provides a detailed analysis of the key battles and campaigns of 1781, supported by numerous eyewitness accounts from privates to generals in the American, French, and British armies. He also describes the diplomatic efforts underway in Europe during 1781, as well as the Continental Congress's actions to resolve the immense financial, supply, and personnel problems involved in maintaining an effective fighting army in the field. 16 pages of illustrations.