The Bulletproof George Washington [Paperback]

Charles D. Barton (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0925279145 | ISBN-13: 978-0925279149 | Publication Date: August 1990 | Edition: 3rd

This thrilling account of God's care of Washington during the French and Indian War is a story that once appearedin many history textbooks. You'll learn of Washington's character, God's miraculous protection of him in battle, and of Washington's open gratitude for God's intervention. Containing maps and illustrations, this is an encouraging story of God's preservation of the Father of Our Country.

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About the Author

David is the recipient of several national and international awards, including the Daughters of the American Revolution Medal of Honor; the George Washington Honor Medal; two Angel Awards for excellence in media and educational medium, many Who's Who, and numerous other awards.

He is the author of numerous books on historical, legal, and educational issues. David is a national conference speaker and a frequent consultant to state and federal legislators.

Product Details

• Paperback: 59 pages
• Publisher: Wallbuilders Pr; 3rd edition (August 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0925279145
• ISBN-13: 978-0925279149
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #611,385 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Telling of a Forgotten Incident in history, December 23, 1998

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This review is from: The Bulletproof George Washington (Paperback)

David Barton writes another brilliant and meticulous review of his history in this book. Barton spends the first part of the book setting up the incident with details of the French and Indian War. Though some historians blame Washington for the defeat near Pittsburgh to show that he was a quite unsuccessful officer before becoming the commanding General of the Continetal Army, Barton documents how it was the fault of the British who ignored and disrespected the Indian Scouts, Washington hired. General Braddock(Washington's Commander) entered into battle and found himself ambushed by the French and Indians who had behind bushes and trees which Braddock refused to do, and indeed beat men who tried to hide behind trees to fight. Braddock was extremely partial to the European way of fighting. In the end, most of the British and Colonials forces were defeated in the battle. Amazing Washington survived, reporting finding bullet fragments in his hair, and bullet holes in his vest, and having horses shot out from under him. Yet he was not hurt. The story concludes with a visit from Indian Chief who gives more detail on the battle, and gives a prophecy to Washington that has come true. This book is a must-have for anyone's library.

36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars INSPIRING!!!!!!, July 22, 2002

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George Stancliffe (Toppenish, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Bulletproof George Washington (Paperback)

I'm not sure that I had ever heard of this incident before reading this book. I know it was never recorded in any of the text books that my Public School used for their curriculum. Yet 80 years ago, almost all school children were taught about this incident.

And what's more important--It really happened, it's verifiable, and it was COMMON KNOWLEGE to Colonists during the Revolutionary War era. This is one of the reasons so many people had such trust in George Washington during the Revolutionary War and afterwards. They knew that he was protected by God.

This booklet gives the account of the battle in which General George Braddock is ambushed during the French and Indian War. General Braddock is killed and all of the mounted officers are killed or wounded except ONE (George Washington). Washington escapes unhurt, without a scratch, though several horses are shot out from underneath him during the 3-hour (I think) battle, and his coat is riddled with bullet holes.

--George Stancliffe

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Historical Evidence Shows Washington was Christian, February 16, 2003

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rob reinike (Ridgeland, MS United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bulletproof George Washington (Paperback)

The historical evidence, much of which has been twisted or swept under the rug by revisionists, show that Washington was indeed a Christian. This excellent book chronicles what is possibly God's divine providence in his life. Here is the evidence that I speak of about Washington being a Christian; There have been numerous prayers written by Washington, verified in his handwriting, that mention Christ and his faith in Christ again and again. Many of these more poignant prayers reflect the way in which he felt guilty for his sins and he realized his need for the mercy of God....again, always making mention of Jesus in these prayers. After a request for a chaplain to accompany his army onto the frontier when Washington was a colonel was not fulfilled, Washington himself conducted Sunday worship services and preached to his troops for 2 full years. Washington forbade profanity by his troops explaining - and I'm paraphrasing - 'Our enemy is so great (at the time there were 500 British ships right offshore!) How can we expect the divine providence and assistance of Almighty God if we 'betray' him and do those things he despises with our speech.'
When Washington's father died - George was 11 - His mother required him to conduct daily worship services in their home for the whole family.
Upon reading his diary, you will see multiple references to his attendance of Church on Sunday ( Sunday - attended Church or Sunday - inclement weather - unable to attend Church )
The revisionists of history and indeed most history books for students today, dampen or even worse, reverse Washington's greatness. As one prominent historian wrote of the historical revisionists: " These termites of the timber of our history - they seek to destroy his(Washington's ) greatness because, they are not great and cannot be. They seek to destroy his goodness because they are not good. To face the father of our country as he really is......they (the revisionists) could not face themselves and what they are" -
This book is rooted in historical fact. Washington was a Christian if you look objectively at the historical evidence.
I don't know if having four bullet holes in your coat and two horses shot out from under you in battle and surviving is divine providence or not, but, if you're a Christian, you certainly know that it could be.