Diary of the American War
Author | : Johann von Ewald |
Publisher | : New Haven : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 467 |
Release | : 1979 |
ISBN-10 | : 0300021534 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780300021530 |
Rating | : 4/5 (34 Downloads) |
Download or read book Diary of the American War written by Johann von Ewald and published by New Haven : Yale University Press. This book was released on 1979 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a translation of the diary written by Hessian mercenary Captain Johann Ewald during his service in the American Revolutionary war. Written with humanity, sensitivity, and humor, Ewald's diary discloses many previously unknown facts. His opinions of the British generals and his discussions of their operations, tactics and mistakes are both revealing and entertaining.