Howe’s Orderly Book: Charlestown, Boston, and Halifax, 1775–1776 A vivid, primary source of the Continental era, this volume compiles General William Howe’s day‑to‑day orders and official entries from Boston and the surrounding theaters of operation. It provides a close look at how military life and logistics were managed at the start of the American war.
This edition presents the actual records that guided troops, stores, and communications during a pivotal period. Readable excerpts reveal how provisions, discipline, and movement were coordinated, offering context for wartime decisions and daily life in a large British command.
- See how officers communicated orders, promotions, and duties across multiple regiments.
- Track how supplies, transport, and hospital needs were organized in real time.
- Understand the practical challenges of garrison management and field operations.
- Observe the cadence of military routines, from parades to guard duties to essential logistics.
Ideal for readers of military history and primary sources, this book is a window into Howe’s command during a formative phase of the war.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book captures every detail of the administration and discipline of the English Army in the siege of Boston. Originally in manuscript form, this orderly book contains the original orders given to the entire English Army in Boston by General Sir William Howe, after he relieved General Gage of command in October 1775. The entries offer insight into the day-to-day operations, challenges, and hardships faced by the British Army during the siege, from encampment to marches, provisions, medical care, and more. Of particular note is the inclusion of Howeâs orders given on the morning of the Battle of Bunker Hill. These orders have been preserved thanks to being held in the American Manuscript collection at the Royal Institution in London. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332141173_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332141173
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 384 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 26061577/1
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