Piers Mackesy was a distinguished British military historian whose academic career was centered at the University of Oxford. His scholarly contributions focused on the intricacies of military history, offering insightful analyses to students and the wider academic community. His work is characterized by a deep engagement with historical sources and a rigorous approach to understanding past conflicts. Mackesy's dedication to his field was recognized through his election as a fellow of the British Academy.
In 1800 the British army's reputation was in tatters, having experienced nothing but failure in wars across the world for forty years. This title reveals how Abercromby's strategy restored the honour of the British army and averted disaster for the Empire.
The events of the American Revolution signified by Lexington, Bunker Hill, Valley Forge, Saratoga, and Yorktown are familiar to American readers. This title views the American Revolution from the standpoint of the British government and the British military leaders as they attempted to execute an... číst celé