Washington and His Comrades in Arms: A Chronicle of the War of Independence

This chronological military narrative traces the leadership of George Washington and the experiences of his officers and soldiers during the American War of Independence, from the siege of Boston and early defeats in New York and Philadelphia through the privations at Valley Forge, the alliance with France, campaigns in the South, and the culminating victory at Yorktown. It emphasizes strategic decisions, battlefield episodes, logistical hardships such as disease and supply shortages, and the interplay between American commanders and French partners, presenting campaign-by-campaign accounts and portraits of key comrades to explain how endurance, coordination, and international support produced eventual success.