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General William Maxwell and the New Jersey Continentals

General William Maxwell and the New Jersey Continentals

by Harry M. Ward
Hardback
Publication Date: 26/08/1997

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The first biography of one of George Washington's most able and controversial generals examines the military career of William Maxwell from British army commissary to commander of the New Jersey Continental troops in major northern battles and campaigns and numerous confrontations with British incursionary forces into New Jersey. As Washington's first commander of the light infantry troops, Maxwell had crucial roles in the battles of Cooch's Bridge (Iron Hill), Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, and Springfield, and led the New Jersey brigade in the Sullivan Indian expedition. Maxwell and his brigade frequently served as a probing arm for Washington's army. This book addresses the role of Maxwell as commander and describes the participation and ordeals of his New Jersey brigade. It offers insights into the quality of leadership both of Washington and the officer corps in general, giving a rare view of the Revolutionary War at the brigade level and the politics of command.
ISBN:
9780313304323
9780313304323
Category:
Warfare & defence
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
26-08-1997
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Country of origin:
United States
Pages:
272
Dimensions (mm):
235x156x26mm
Weight:
0.6kg

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