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Braddock's March: How the Man Sent to Seize a Continent Changed American History Hardcover – October 15, 2009
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Winner of the 2011 New York Society of Colonial Wars Distinguished Book Award
“The strength of this book lies in Crocker’s presentation of the battle and the complicated logistics involved.”—Times Literary Supplement “Braddock’s March is arguably the first truly comprehensive history devoted exclusively to the calamitous march that remade North America. . . . Braddock’s story is superb history.”—Weekly Standard “Drawing on original sources, Crocker grittily reconstructs the advance of Edward Braddock’s army on Fort Duquesne. . . . Attentive to detail, Crocker will engage colonial-history readers in this well illustrated book.”—Booklist
“Both Braddock’s epic march and subsequent destruction are brought to life by Thomas E. Crocker in Braddock’s March, his impeccably researched account of an important but largely forgotten chapter in American history. . . . It all adds up to a stirring tale.”—Washington Times
“Before we parted, the General told me he should never see me more; for he was going with a handful of men to conquer whole nations; and to do this they must cut their way through unknown woods. He produced a map of the country, saying at the same time, ‘Dear Pop, we are sent like sacrifices to the altar.’” - George Anne Bellamy on General Edward Braddock’s departure
In January 1755, Major General Edward Braddock was sent by Great Britain on a mission to drive France once and for all from the New World. Accompanied by the largest armed expeditionary force ever sent to North America, Braddock’s primary target was the Forks of the Ohio, where he planned to seize Fort Duquesne (at present-day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), and then march north into Canada. After landing in Alexandria, Virginia, and organizing his troops and supply chain, Braddock and his expedition began its nearly 250-mile trek, heroically cutting through uncharted wilderness, fording rivers, and scaling the Appalachian mountains, all while hauling baggage and heavy artillery. Braddock was joined on this epic mission by a young Virginia colonel, George Washington, and others who would later play major roles in the American Revolution, including Horatio Gates, Thomas Gage, and Charles Lee; among those driving the expedition’s wagons were Daniel Boone and Daniel Morgan. Having withstood the harsh frontier and finally marching upon Fort Duquesne on a hot July morning, Braddock’s exhausted column was ambushed by a combined French and Indian force. Over two-thirds of Braddock’s British and colonial troops were killed or wounded, including Braddock himself, struck by a bullet in the chest while attempting to rally his disoriented troops. George Washington miraculously escaped harm despite four bullet holes through his clothing. With this battle, North America became the greatest stake in the global war between France and Great Britain.
In Braddock’s March: How the Man Sent to Seize a Continent Changed American History, Thomas E. Crocker tells the riveting story of one of the most important events in colonial America. Not only did Braddock’s expedition have a profound impact on American political and military developments, this fateful march laid the foundation for the “National Pike,” the major road for westward expansion, launched the career of George Washington, and sowed the seeds of dissent between England and its colonies that would ultimately lead to the American Revolution.
- Print length336 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherWestholme Publishing
- Publication dateOctober 15, 2009
- Dimensions6 x 1.6 x 9.25 inches
- ISBN-101594160961
- ISBN-13978-1594160967
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About the Author
THOMAS E. CROCKER is a partner in a Washington, D.C. law firm. He lives with his family in Virginia.
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- Publisher : Westholme Publishing; First Edition (October 15, 2009)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 336 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1594160961
- ISBN-13 : 978-1594160967
- Item Weight : 1.35 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 1.6 x 9.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,883,269 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,669 in U.S. Colonial Period History
- #14,522 in United States Biographies
- #16,490 in American Military History
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About the author
Thomas E. Crocker is a graduate of Princeton University and Columbia University Law School. From 1975-81 he served as a Foreign Service Officer specializing in West European politico-military issues. For many years he was a partner in a large national law firm, Alston & Bird LLP, where he co-headed the International Trade & Regulatory practice group.
In addition to Empire's Eagles-- The Fate of the Napoleonic Elite in America, Mr. Crocker is also the author of Captain Hale's Covenant (Lanham: Mc Book Press/Rowman & Littlefield 2022, ISBN 9781493066216) and Braddock's March: How the Man Sent To Seize a Continent Changed American History (Yardley: Westholme Publishing 2009, ISBN 9781594160967), which received the 2011 Distinguished Book Award from both the New York and District of Columbia Societies of Colonial Wars. Mr. Crocker is currently a member of two national-level historical book prize committees. He and his wife live in Washington, DC.
For additional information please go to www.thomascrocker.com.
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Braddock is a name that is either vague in the memory of most, or simply recalled because of the stigma of failure - for reasons that are murky and even wrong-headed. As a native of the area from which General Braddock began his march, I may be a bit more aware of the event than many, but proved to be as ignorant of the facts as any. This book is a very pleasurable read and extraordinarily informative, even if military history is not your favorite genre.
My own perception was markedly changed by this book. The notion that Braddock was a bumbler, or the march was impetuous, or ill planned was simply not the case. It all went horribly wrong all-right, though less for reasons of negligence than a host of second-tier factors, led by arrogance, that ultimately proved just as deadly. Energetic, entertaining, and impressively researched, this is a highly recommended read.
kindle readers---------
The publisher has produced a proper e-book: there is a table of contents that correctly hyper-links to the chapters, notes, etc. The end-notes are hyper-linked to the text (and back) for easy reference, there is an extensive index that is also properly hyper-linked to the text. Oddly, though as usual, page numbers are not supplied - so the link from the index to a "page" directs the reader to a digital "location". I think most of us understand that the smaller digital page does not correlate to the content of the hardcopy page, and still would not be confused by the inclusion of a page number. Illustrations (usually maps) work reasonably well on the kindle when magnified to full-screen. There is no table of illustrations or figures. e-Book publication quality, ★★★★☆.
Otherwise, this is a good read and a fine introduction to a fascinating subject.
By painting a complete picture of the political and military landscape of the age and of the rigors of the march and all it entailed, Mr. Crocker set the stage for the exciting climax to this ill-fated mission. Even though this book will certainly be sought after by professional historians, I highly recommend it to everyone.