Аннотация

"Washington the Soldier" by Henry B. Carrington. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Аннотация

This book by the veteran officer of the Civil War gives a detailed account of George Washington as a military leader. Carrington starts the story with the first years of Washington's life, describing early influences in his family and social environment that shaped his leadership qualities and military talent. The book is mainly drawn from letters and official documents that render Washington a willful and talented personality and a leader of the nation. Also, it is interesting in terms of military strategy, as Carrington gives a detailed account of Washington's strategy, logistics, engineering, tactics, and more.