A Guide to the Battles of the American Revolution [Paperback]

Theodore Savas (Author), J. David Dameron (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2010

A Guide to the Battles of the American Revolution is the first comprehensive account of every engagement of the Revolution, a war that began with a brief skirmish at Lexington Green on April 19, 1775, and concluded on the battlefield at the Siege of Yorktown in October 1781.

In between were six long years of bitter fighting on land and at sea. The wide variety of combats blanketed the North American continent from Canada to the Southern colonies, from the winding coastal lowlands to the Appalachian Mountains, and from the North Atlantic to the Caribbean.

Unlike existing accounts, A Guide to the Battles of the American Revolution by authors Theodore P. Savas and J. David Dameron presents each engagement in a unique way. Each battle entry offers a wide and rich-but consistent-template of information to make it easy for readers to find exactly what they are seeking.

Every entry begins with introductory details including the date of the battle, its location, commanders, opposing forces, terrain, weather, and time of day. The detailed body of each entry offers both a Colonial and British perspective of the unfolding military situation, a detailed and unbiased account of what actually transpired, a discussion of numbers and losses, an assessment of the consequences of the battle, and suggestions for further reading. Many of the entries are supported and enriched by original maps and photos. Fresh, scholarly, informative, and entertaining, A Guide to the Battles of the American Revolution will be welcomed by historians and general enthusiasts everywhere.

About the Authors: Theodore P. Savas practiced law in Silicon Valley for many years before moving into the world of book publishing. He is the author or editor of many books (published in six languages) including A Guide to the Battles of the American Revolution (with J. David Dameron), Hunt and Kill: U-505 and the U-Boat War in the Atlantic, and Silent Hunters: German U-boat Commanders of World War II. He lives in El Dorado Hills, CA with his wife and children.

J. David Dameron received his education at the University of North Carolina. He is retired from the U.S. Army, where he served with the 82nd Airborne Division and the 7th Special Forces Group. He is the author of several books including General Henry L. Benning (2001), Benning's Brigade, Volumes 1 and 2 (2002), Kings Mountain: Defeat of the Loyalists (2003), and A Guide to the Battles of the American Revolution (with Theodore P. Savas).

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GOLD STAR BOOK AWARD FOR HISTORY, 2006, MILITARY WRITERS SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Savas Beatie (May 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932714944
• ISBN-13: 978-1932714944
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,367 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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39 of 42 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough Book that Covers all the Battles of the American Revolution August 13, 2006

By J. Groen VINE™ VOICE

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This is a very thorough and well researched book that covers all the battles of the American Revolution. I liked the way that it covers the battles also in chronological order, providing the British perspective and American perspective leading up to the battle, the terrain, giving the leaders, and numbers of troops of each side, the casualties, and the aftermath. The main part of the battles highlights the fighting along with a map for most of the battles. The major battles have more pages of coverage of course, but the minor ones even provide some depth and detail. One suggestion: since this is essentially a reference listing of the battles and not a total history of the American Revolutionary War, before reading this book, you may want to pick up a good basic book on the American Revolution to get an understanding of the lead up to the war, the major causes, and the campaigns. However, for folks knowledgeable about the American Revolutionary War, this is an excellent book, and well worth the investment, and can be for everyone with some background reading.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Joshua Keena September 29, 2006

By Joshua Keena

Format:Hardcover

A Guide to the Battles of the American Revolution is a superior, thorough, and succinct work that illuminates the dawn of our country for future generations. The authors provide an unbiased and clearly formatted book that allows the reader to see the battles that shaped the Revolutionary War. This book can serve as a comprehensive review of the entire war, or can afford the reader with a reference for specific battles and leaders. The authors took great care to use current military terminology to add a modern context to events that occurred over 200 years ago. In this respect, I feel they are to be commended because readers of this outstanding book can relate our early struggles as a nation to events occurring today. Thoroughly enjoyable, great read, this book owns a special place on my bookshelf.

27 of 30 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best History Book Ever Written on the battles of the Revolutionary War September 14, 2006

By W. H. McDonald Jr.

Format:Hardcover

I did not realize that any history on the battles of our own revolutionary war could be written in a way that made it so interesting and insightful. Theodore Savas and David Dameron have compiled a book that is absolutely second to none in this genre. The book is simply called "Guide To The Battles Of The American Revolution"; however, what is inside their book is anything but simple. It is packed with facts and data and told in a narrative that makes for easy reading and understanding.

The authors have created a format that will make any history buff salivate in pure joy. There are maps of all the battles with great details on them. There are facts about the opposing forces so you understand who had what advantages in manpower or weapons. There is even an analysis of what each army was trying to do and what resulted. This is the kind of book that makes history easily understood. I learned something new almost on ever single page of this book and I am very well read on the subject. The research is top notch.

This book is suitable for all readers including teenagers. It is history unlike you have ever read before. The MWSA gives this book our highest rating of FIVE STARS but it is really a TEN STAR accounting of the war!

This book receives this reviewer's personal endorsement as a must buy and have in your own private collection book! I loved this book!

MWSA - 2006 Gold Star Book Award for History