Praise for Robert L. Tonsetic's previous publications: "...takes an
unflinching look at both the adventure and trauma of war while
aiming to fill the gaps in the record for Vietnam."-Metro College
Magazine "A must read for any soldiers likely to conduct partnering
activities in the future."-Soldier Magazine The Treaty of Paris in
1783 formally ended the American Revolutionary War, but it was the
pivotal campaigns and battles of 1781 that decided the final
outcome. 1781 was one of those rare years in American history when
the future of the nation hung by a thread, and only the fortitude,
determination, and sacrifice of its leaders and citizenry ensured
its survival. 1781 was a year of battles, as the Patriot Morgan
defeated the notorious Tarleton and his Loyal legion at Cowpens.
Then Greene suffered defeat at Guilford Courthouse, only to rally
his forces and continue to fight on, assisted by such luminaries as
Francis Marion, the"Swamp Fox," and "Light Horse Harry" Lee. While
luring Cornwallis north, Greene was able to gather new strength and
launch a counterattack, until it was Cornwallis who felt compelled
to seek succor in Virginia. He marched his main army to Yorktown on
the Peninsula, upon which the French fleet, the British fleet,
Greene, Washington, and the French army under Rochambeau all
converged. On October 19, 1781, Cornwallis surrendered his weary
and bloodied army. In this book, Robert Tonsetic provides a
detailed analysis of the key battles and campaigns of 1781,
supported by numerous eyewitness accounts from privates to generals
in the American, French, and British armies. He also describes the
diplomatic efforts underway in Europe during 1781, as well as the
Continental Congress's actions to resolve the immense financial,
supply, and personnel problems involved in maintaining an effective
fighting army in the field. With its focus on the climactic year of
the war, 1781 is a valuable addition to the literature on the
American Revolution, providing readers with a clearer understanding
of how America, just barely, with fortitude and courage, retrieved
its independence in the face of great odds.
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