Diary of the American War
Subtitle: a Hessian journal
By: Johann Ewald ; translated and edited by Joseph P. Tustin.
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 1979
Place of publication: New Haven
Language: eng
Number of pages: 467
Subjects: Ewald, Johann von, 1744-1813 -- Diaries; United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, German -- Biography; United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives
Description: 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.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 439-449.
Includes index.