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The Papers of George Washington: 1 June-31 July 1779 Volume 21

The Papers of George Washington: 1 June-31 July 1779 Volume 21

Washington, George
Ferraro, William M.

Hardcover

Series: Papers of George Washington: Revolutionary War, Book 21

Colonial Period (1600-1775)Revolutionary Period (1775-1800)

ISBN10: 0813933226
ISBN13: 9780813933221
Publisher: Univ Of Virginia Pr
Published: Oct 8 2012
Pages: 896
Weight: 3.15
Height: 2.30 Width: 6.70 Depth: 9.50
Language: English

During the busy and challenging months of June and July 1779 (the period covered in this volume), George Washington remained the fulcrum for Continental army activities. Through his exertions and leadership, the troops under his direct supervision quickly broke their winter encampment at Middlebrook, New Jersey, for positions in the New York Highlands to check a British thrust up the Hudson River that threatened West Point. He then promptly began planning an operation to reduce the British garrison at Stony Point, New York. Those efforts came to fruition with the successful surprise night attack of Brigadier General Anthony Wayne's light infantry in the early morning hours of 16 July. The victory boosted Patriot morale, calmed Connecticut residents recently subjected to British raids, and eased the subsequent disappointment of having to abandon Stony Point as too difficult to hold when a movement to capture the British post across the Hudson at Verplanck Point resulted in a hasty retreat.

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