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Gr 5-9 Murphy lays out the stakes in this well-known story immediately: the fate of the revolution and the country itself rested with the man chosen to lead the Continental Army. He centers the story on Washington, arguing that the early battles in and around New York and New Jersey transformed him from an inexperienced if well-respected military leader into a formidable commander and strategist. Whereas purely chronological histories drag readers' attention from one theater of war to anothe...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

When George Washington became commander in chief of the Continental Army, he knew that, despite earlier victories, the men were undisciplined and unprepared for war. In the first half of his latest book, Murphy reiterates this observation, describing 1776's multiple military disasters in New York and noting the colonists' loss of confidence and will. Corresponding battle maps require tedious scrutiny to follow...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

In the first half of the book, Murphy describes 1776's multiple military disasters, noting the colonists' loss of confidence and will. This detai...Log In or Sign Up to Read More