The American northern theater army in 1776
Subtitle: the ruin and reconstruction of the continental force
By: Douglas R. Cubbison.
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786445646
Subjects: United States. -- Continental Army -- History; Canadian Invasion, 1775-1776; Québec (Québec) -- History -- Siege, 1775-1776; United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns
Description: "The American War for Independence was under way before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This history explores the army's early failures in Canada, with desertion and disease common among the ranks, and how new leadership disciplined and reorganized the army and set the stage for a key victory at Saratoga in 1777"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.