General George Washington
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“The most comprehensive and authoritative study of Washington’s military career ever written.”
–Joseph J. Ellis, author of His Excellency: George Washington
Based largely on George Washington’s personal papers, this engrossing book paints a vivid, factual portrait of Washington the soldier. An expert in military history, Edward Lengel demonstrates that the…
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Washington historian Edward G. Lengel's book focuses only on his life in the military. George Washington begins his military career at age 21 in 1753 with the colonial rank of Major. He was sent by the governor of Virginia to deliver a letter to the French commander of a fort that was on property contested by the King of England. Washington and a small party traveled the wilds of the Ohio Country, modern-day western Pennsylvania. In this epic journey, young Washington almost loses his life twice. Washington is later involved in the first skirmish of the French and Indian War.…
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There’s perhaps no better way to get a grasp of the war than to look at it through the eyes of George Washington. Lengel takes us through the long conflict, detailing the dilemmas and decisions that faced the commander in chief at each point. Washington, who lacked extensive military experience, made many mistakes during the war. But his dedication, his courage, and his vision of America eventually carried the patriot cause to victory.
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