Guilford Courthouse: Nathanael Greene's Victory in Defeat, March 15, 1781
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Book Overview
In March of 1781, Nathaniel Greene's militia and cavalry withstood a punishing frontal assault by Cornwallis at Guilford Courthouse deep in North Carolina territory. Although the British won the battle, fought on March 15, 1781, it left the British so weak that the Americans' road to victory at Yorktown began there.Da Capo's new "Battleground America" series offers a unique approach to the battles and battlefields of America. Each book in the series highlights a small American battlefield-sometimes a small portion of a much larger battlefield-and tells the story of the brave soldiers who fought there. Using soldiers' memoirs, letters and diaries, as well as contemporary illustrations, the human ordeal of battle comes to life on the page.All of the units, important individuals, and actions of each engagement on the battlefield are described in a clear and concise narrative. Detailed maps complement the text and illustrate small unit action at each stage of the battle. Then-and-now photographs tie the dramatic events of the past to the modern battlefield site and highlight the importance of terrain in battle. The present-day historical site of the battle is described in detail with suggestions for touring.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0306811715
ISBN13:9780306811715
Release Date:December 2002
Publisher:Da Capo
Length:144 Pages
Weight:1.35 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.4" x 8.3"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Accurate account of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
As the author of novels about the Mitchell family who lived on the Guilford Courthouse battlefield,I am meticulous about historical facts being correct.I found John Hairr's book to be one of the most useful and accurate reference books.There are many books written on the American Revolution but few give sufficent details about this pivotal battle. I recommend this book to anyone who wants authoritative information on The Battle of Guilford Courthouse.
Fascinating Focused Treatment
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
As a long time fan of the American Revolution, I happily purchased this title. I was pleasantly surprised. Although it is not a long book, it is very tightly focused on the leading participants, Greene and Cornwallis, as they head toward their monumental battle at Guilford Courthouse.The background and information provided on the men, strategies, backgrounds, and development of the campaign is outstanding, as are the maps, which are the best I have ever seen on this battle. The writing is also outstanding--very flowing and poetic, and yet scholarly, complex, and fast-paced. The author has a literary "hook" at the beginning and end of every chapter. Indeed, the begins with Greene surveying the field at Guilford and deploying his men--and then goes back in time and marches the armies in place.Highly recommended.
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