Includes bibliographical references (pages 503-512) and index.
Christmas, 1776 -- The squire of Mount Vernon -- The Army will die -- The patriot king -- Rebuilding the Army -- The Army's war machine -- Valley Forge -- The angel of death -- The fall from grace -- A new American Army -- Starving to death -- A war of attrition and ungrateful hearts -- A hero turned traitor -- The great slavery debate -- Coup d'etat -- Cincinnatus -- I do solemnly swear.
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Focusing on decisions made by George Washington during his army's winter encampments at Morristown and Valley Forge, the author argues that the future president developed a model of leadership for dealing with national emergencies when he campaigned to secure emergency supplies for his troops.
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George Washington's war.
Washington, George,1732-1799-- Military leadership.
United States.-- History.
Command of troops-- History-- 18th century.
Generals-- United States, Biography.
Presidents-- United States, Biography.
United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Campaigns.