The Philadelphia Campaign, 1777 [Paperback]

[A] succinct account of one of the pivotal battle campaigns of the American Revolution& a very highly recommended pick& Midwest Book ReviewThe British Army in North America conducted two campaigns in 1777. John Burgoyne led one army south from Canada to seize control of the Lake Champlain-Hudson River corridor resulting in the battle of Saratoga. Burgoynes defeat led to that armys capture. Rather than assist Burgoynes campaign, William Howe led his army from New York City on the Philadelphia campaign. Although Howe captured Philadelphia, the events of 1777 led to the French Alliance and ultimately American victory in American Revolution.This fully illustrated account of the Philadelphia campaign puts the battles into context and explains the importance of the campaign to the outcome of the war.A fully illustrated account of the Philadelphia campaign.Casemate Illustrated explores key elements of military history, from campaigns, units and battles to aircraft, ships and weapons. Extensively illustrated with photographs and color profiles of tanks, aircraft and other vehicles, each volumes provides a wealth of visual detail. With biographies of key personnel, a timeline, and explanatory text boxes, the narrative gives a clear overview of events and highlights the most important information on any given topic.Detailed and fully illustrated account of the Philadelphia campaign 1777.Includes 150 photographs, plus maps and artwork.[A] succinct account of one of the pivotal battle campaigns of the American Revolution& a very highly recommended pick& Overall, The Philadelphia Campaign is a succinct treatment of a major campaign of the American Revolution and highlights the role of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware in this phase of our national history. Scholars, hobby historians, teachers, students, and interested readers will find this book to be an excellent volume to include on their shelves. The coming semiquincentennial needs a good single-volume account ofl3P