Fatal Sunday: George Washington, the Monmouth Campaign, and the Politics of Battle (Campaigns and Commanders Series Book 54) (Volume 54)
by Mark Edward Lender, Garry Wheeler Stone
Fatal Sunday explores George Washington's command in the Monmouth Campaign of 1778, a defining battle of the Revolutionary War. The book uncovers the strategic maneuvers, political tensions, and leadership trials that unfolded on that fateful day, shedding light on how this clash affected the American fight for independence and the dynamics of wartime politics.
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Fatal Sunday delves into the Monmouth Campaign, a critical episode in the American Revolutionary War. It focuses on George Washington's role and the broader implications of the battle fought on a sweltering Sunday in 1778.
The book analyzes the military strategies employed by both American and British forces, highlighting the challenges of leadership under pressure. It draws on historical records to reconstruct the events and their immediate aftermath.
Part of the Campaigns and Commanders Series, this volume provides a detailed account of how the battle influenced the politics of the Revolution. It underscores the interplay between battlefield decisions and national politics during a formative period in American history.
Authors Mark Edward Lender and Garry Wheeler Stone offer insights into the command structures and the human elements that defined the campaign's outcome.
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