Monongahela 1754-55: Washington's Defeat, Braddock's Disaster

Chartrand, Ren�

ISBN 10: 1841766836 / ISBN 13: 9781841766836

Edité par OSPREY PUB INC, 2004

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Synopsis :

On 9 July 1755 amid the wilderness of North America, Britain suffered one of the most humiliating defeats in her history. This illustrated volume explores the lead-up, the battle and its far-reaching consequences.

General Braddock’s army, a mixture of British regulars and American militia, was shattered, losing over 900 men from a force of 1,300. Braddock was killed and the remnants of his army rescued by his aide, Colonel George Washington. The origins of this defeat can be traced back to the death of a junior French officer little more than a year before in a relatively minor skirmish with a party of Virginian militia commanded by the same George Washington.

René Chartrand examines the subsequent chain of events that ultimately sparked a world war.

À propos de l?auteur: René Chartrand was born in Montreal and educated in Canada, the United States and the Bahamas. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites for nearly three decades, he is now a freelance writer and historical consultant. He has written numerous articles and books including almost 30 Osprey titles. He lives in Gatineau, Quebec, with his wife and two sons.

Stephen Walsh studied art at the North East Wales Institute. Since then he has worked mainly for the American historical board-game market, fulfilling a lifelong interest in historical subjects. His American works include the best-selling Settlers of Catan. He has also produced many pieces of artwork inspired by J R R Tolkien. He is married with two children and lives in Macclesfield.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Monongahela 1754-55: Washington's Defeat, ...
Éditeur : OSPREY PUB INC
Date d'édition : 2004
Reliure : Softcover
Illustrateur : Walsh, Stephen
Etat : New