American Revolution battles and leaders
Format:
Book
Title:
American Revolution battles and leaders
ISBN:
9780789498892
9780789498885
Publication Information:
New York : DK Pub., 2004.
Physical Description:
95 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Contents:
Rebellion is born: War for independence -- Chronology of war -- Battles map -- 1775-1783 -- 1775: the fight for liberty begins -- Lexington and Concord -- Battle of Breed's Hill -- Siege of Boston -- Invasion of Quebec -- 1776: independence, retreat, and rally -- Battle of Moore's Creek -- Siege of Charleston (1st) -- Battle of Long Island -- Battle of Valcour Island -- Fall of Fort Washington -- Battle of Trenton -- 1777: a year of great battles -- Battle of Princeton -- Saratogo Campaign -- Battle of Oriskany -- Battles of Saratoga -- Battle of Brandywine -- Battle of Germantown -- 1778: France renews hope for the patriots -- Battle of Monmouth -- Long Knives' Campaign -- 1779-1780: the war goes south, lost battles -- Battle of Stony Point -- Bonhomme Richard fights HMS Serapis -- Siege of Savannah -- Siege of Charleston (2nd) -- Battle of Camden -- Battle of King's Mountain -- 1781: Washington closes the ring -- Battle of the Cowpens -- Lafayette's Virginia Campaign -- Siege of Pensacola -- Battle of Guilford Court House -- Battle of Eutaw Springs -- Siege of Yorktown -- 1782-1783: an uneasy truce, a welcome peace -- Last sieges and battles -- Evacuation day -- More soldiers and politicians.
Summary:
A thrilling guide to the people, places, and events of the American Revolution, vividly illustrated with more than 200 paintings, portraits, artifacts and maps.
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.9 3.0 87001.
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