Colonel Ephraim Williams (Classic Reprint): An Appreciation - Couverture souple

Pew, William A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331406455 ISBN 13 : 9781331406457

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A measured portrait of a colonial leader and a pivotal early American battle.

This book offers a careful look at Ephraim Williams, his leadership, and the 1755 Lake George campaign, weighing the choices, risks, and consequences in a way that reveals both the person and the events around him. Framed by archival sources and contemporary accounts, it examines how Williams and his forces faced rough terrain, limited resources, and shifting loyalties. The narrative maps the battle dynamics, the role of scouts and advance guards, and the controversy that followed Williams’s death, presenting a balanced view of tactics, command, and the intrigue of colonial war.

• Grounded in primary sources and historical analysis
• Clear explanations of military decisions and their outcomes
• Context on the Lake George campaign and the broader colonial war
• Insight into how leaders were judged in the aftermath of battle

Ideal for readers of military history and early American history who seek a thoughtful, well-supported portrait of a leader and his era.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331406455
• ISBN 13: 9781331406457
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 29
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