DECISION AT BRANDYWINE: The Battle on Birmingham Hill

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Analyzes the fighting near the Birmingham Meeting House where the battle turned. Offers a case study in weapons, tactics, and terrain analysis critical to a holistic understanding of the entire battle and what it would mean for the future of the Continental Army. Not only explains how the Continental Army's lack of uniformed training and inexperience in large open-field battles played a major role in their defeat, but also provides important information about Revolutionary War combat in general. Contains 40 illustrations.