LEADER 04037nam 2200445 450 001 9910158967903321 005 20221210092137.0 010 $a1-5107-1973-3 035 $a(CKB)3710000001018786 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC5304528 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC6995557 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL6995557 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000001018786 100 $a20221210d2016 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $2rdacontent 182 $2rdamedia 183 $2rdacarrier 200 10$aGeorge Washington's surprise attack $ea new look at the battle that decided the fate of America /$fPhillip Thomas Tucker 210 1$aNew York, NY :$cSkyhorse Publishing,$d[2016] 210 4$dİ2016 215 $a1 online resource (488 pages) $cillustrations (some color), maps 311 $a1-5107-0413-2 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 330 $aExtensively researched and superbly argued in Tucker's compelling narrative, this in-depth examination of George Washington's 'military miracle' at the Battle of Trenton unquestionably confirms the vital importance of that stunning victory." --Jerry D. Morelock, PhD, editor in chief at Armchair General Like many historical events, the American Revolution is sometimes overlooked, ignored, or minimized by historians because of common shrouding in romantic myth or interference from stubborn stereotypes. Here historian Phillip Thomas Tucker provides an in-depth look at the events of the Battle of Trenton, weeding out fiction and legend and presenting new insights and analysis. Stories from many forgotten individuals of the war, including officers and soldiers from both sides, bring to life the Continental Army's desperate circumstances and shocking victory. Myths that Tucker debunks include the Hessians' slovenly drunkenness, Washington acting alone in creating the attack strategy, and Rall's incompetence as a leader largely contributing to his troops' defeat. By exploring the forgotten aspects of one of America's most famous battles, revealing Trenton's story proves to be even more fascinating. In the end, America's founding was nothing short of miraculous, and no chapter of America's story was more miraculous than Washington's improbable success at the battle of Trenton, where America's fate was decided to almost everyone's amazement on a dark, snowy morning. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we 330 8 $apublish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home. 606 $aCommand of troops 606 $aCommand of troops$xPsychological aspects 615 0$aCommand of troops. 615 0$aCommand of troops$xPsychological aspects. 676 $a355.33041 700 $aTucker$b Phillip Thomas$f1953-$01228221 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910158967903321 996 $aGeorge Washington's surprise attack$92851357 997 $aUNINA