WASHINGTON'S LIEUTENANTS: Major versus Brigadier Generals in the Revolutionary War

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Tells the untold story of the generals who won and lost the Revolutionary War. Details how Washington's strategy for the most part was carried out, and most battles were won or lost, by his subordinates, major and brigadier generals of varying background, experience, and ability. Finds the brigadier generals a laudable group of commanders, as many served in pivotal roles, but a quarter died during the war. Notes the major generals as a whole were disappointing, marked by the pursuit of their own military and political ambitions, and by a penchant for infighting and bickering. Contains 13 black and white photos and 8 maps.