John Luzader

Saratoga (eBook, ePUB)

A Military History of the Decisive Campaign of the American Revolution

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

An in-depth account of the 1777 campaign that would determine the fate of the British invasion from Canada and America's quest for independence. The crushing British defeat at Saratoga prompted France to recognize the American colonies as an independent nation, declare war on England, and commit money, ships, arms, and men to the rebellion. John Luzader's impressive Saratoga is the first all-encompassing objective account of these pivotal months in American history. The British offensive-under General John Burgoyne-kicked off with a stunning victory at Fort Ticonderoga in July 1777, followed by a sharp successful engagement at Hubbardton. Other actions erupted at Fort Stanwix, Oriskany, and Bennington. However, serious supply problems dogged Burgoyne's column and, assistance from General William Howe failed to materialize. Faced with hungry troops and a powerful gathering of American troops, Burgoyne decided to take the offensive by crossing the Hudson River and moving against General Horatio Gates. The complicated maneuvers and command frictions that followed sparked two major battles, one at Freeman's Farm (September 19) and the second at Bemis Heights (October 7). Seared into the public consciousness as "the battle of Saratoga," the engagements resulted in the humiliating defeat and ultimately the surrender of Burgoyne's entire army. Decades in the making, former National Park Service staff historian John Luzader's Saratoga combines strategic, political, and tactical history into a compelling portrait of this decisive campaign. His sweeping prose relies heavily upon original archival research and the author's personal expertise with the challenging terrain. Complete with stunning original maps and photos, Saratoga will take its place as one of the important and illuminating campaign studies ever written.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Savas Beatie
• Seitenzahl: 504
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781611210354
• Artikelnr.: 38332503

Autorenporträt

A veteran of World War II and graduate of West Virginia University and the University of Texas, John Luzader worked for the U.S. Department of Defense as a research historian. Transferred to the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service, he conducted research for the preservation and interpretation of the Saratoga National Historic Park. Luzader planned and researched museum and outdoor exhibits for twelve national historical parks and served as the NPS's central history office staff historian for the colonial and revolutionary periods. He lives with his wife Jean in a West Virginia retirement community.