The War of American Independence: 1775-1783

by C. Richard Middleton

Wars rarely turn out as expected. This book shows how Britain entered a conflict that it believed could not be lost. The American Patriots were similarly optimistic about their martial prospects. Although they eventually secured independence, it was only with the assistance of France and indirectly Spain, who diverted British resources from the conflict in America, allowing France eventually to deliver a knockout blow at Yorktown.

This extensive...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0582229421
• ISBN13: 9780582229426
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.1"