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This is a well written, clear and concise overview of Washington's stunning Christmas Day attack on the British troops!,
This review is from: George Washington Crosses the Delaware: Would You Risk the Revolution? (What Would You Do? (Enslow)) (Library Binding)
George Washington and his Continental Army were camped out in Pennsylvania on the banks of the Delaware river. They were freezing and in some instances starving. He "knew that his army was in trouble," but he also knew that the American colonists needed their freedom and were relying on them. He needed more recruits, but the British, "just across the river in New Jersey," needed some as well. British General William Howe, who wanted to control the state, scattered his men and relied primarily on his hired soldiers, the Hessians, to defend his territory in case of attack. He doubted they would attack because the Delaware was frozen over and the "Continental Army was too hurt to make a move" . . . or so he believed.
Hessian Colonel Johann Rall wanted to "cross the Delaware River and capture Philadelphia," but instead came under continual attack from James Ewing, an excellent continental officer. His raids were lightning fast and stunning and wore out the Hessian troops. Washington was now ready to plan his attack. Rall learned of his potential Christmas attack and his exhausted men begrudgingly stood guard. When a fierce winter storm struck at night, they discontinued their patrols figuring no one, not even Washington would "attack in such bad weather." The logistics were amazing and complicated, but big George forged ahead in spit of the storm while the unsuspecting Hessians let down their guard. Wshington's troops "struck from the west . . . the other attacked from the town's north." The cannons began to roar from both sides. Several Hessian gunners died while others deserted their posts. Rall, who was mortally wounded, surrendered to Washington before he died. Victory was theirs, but there were more battles to be won before they could win their freedom from the British. The battles at Trenton and Princeton were taken on and won. Later Sarasota and Cowpens, both critical battles, were won. Finally on October 19, 1781, Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown. Americans finally won their independence! This book is one of six in an excellent series named "What Would You Do?" This book is very well written and is a clear, concise overview of Washington's stunning surprise Christmas Day attack on the British troops. Each chapter ends with a sidebar that asks the student what he or she would do and gives them options to consider. In the following chapter you find out what actually happened. This book is peppered with photographs, art reproductions and illustrations. In the back of the book there is a timeline, words to know (these words are highlighted in bold print throughout the text), an index and additional recommended book and internet resources. There are two typos on pages 44-45 . . . instead of October 1783, they should read 1781 (the publisher is aware of this). My sharpie works well and the typos were easily fixed. If you want a great series for homeschool or classroom use, you should seriously consider this one!
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