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Author:
Tucker, Phillip Thomas, 1953-
Title:
George Washington's surprise attack : a new look at the battle that decided the fate of America / by Phillip Thomas Tucker, PhD.
Publisher:
Skyhorse Publishing,
Copyright Date:
2014
Description:
xx, 627 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subject:
Trenton, Battle of, Trenton, N.J., 1776.
Washington, George,--1732-1799--Military leadership.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
Crossing the Rubicon: Washington's most imposing obstacle -- Turning point: Washington's audacious decision to forge ahead -- All quiet at Trenton -- Washington pouncing like "an eagle upon a hen" -- Meeting Washington's surprise attack -- Rall counterattacks -- Bitter struggle for the lower town -- Rall lashes back with renewed fury -- Final drama played out in a snowy apple orchard -- The Knyphausen Regiment's submission -- A most remarkable victory -- Epilogue: Trenton's long shadow.
ISBN:
1628736526 (hbk. : alk. paper)
9781628736526 (hbk. : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)864299629
LCCN:
2013047083
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)

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