John J. Gallagher

After Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston, King George and Parliament opt for a stronger response to the rebels. 32,000 troops land on Staten Island and make ready to punish the American forces stationed on Long Island. The British amphibious landing and deployment was something that few other nations, if any, could hope to successfully complete.
The Americans were not a force of professional soldiers, but there was a new line of thought emerging in the world. Liberty, and democratic rule. show more The British ultimately claimed the field and won a sound tactical victory. But the Americans, through tenacity and bravery, managed to stun British forces long enough to allow most of the American forces to retreat behind fortified lines. The incredible Maryland Immortals proved that citizen soldiers could hold their own, even against the world's best army.
A great book. Well written and easy to read and follow. show less

Filled with a lot of military facts. A long story of the events leading up to the battle.