Boston 1775: The shot heard around the world

by Brendan Morrissey

Overview

The British assault on Breed's Hill and the burning of Charlestown were the first major battles of the American Revolution; after the events at Boston there was no turning back. This detailed text by Brendan Morrissey explores the opposing commanders and forces involved, whilst describing how the sparks at Lexington and Concord ignited the smouldering resentment of the Colonists into the flame of a rebellion. Colonist militia were pitted against British Redcoats in a series of struggles which led the British to evacuate Boston and to George Washington taking command of the fledgling American army.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781855323629
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	05/15/1995
Series:	Campaign , #37
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.75(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Brendan Morrissey trained as a lawyer before working as a PR consultant and writer in the defence industry, principally with British Aerospace. He has a long-standing interest in military affairs and Anglo-American relations. Brendan has written several titles on this subject for Osprey, including Campaign 67 Saratoga 1777, and Campaign 47 Yorktown 1781. He is married and lives in Surrey, UK.

Table of Contents

The Road to War

The Seat of War

The Opposing Commanders

Lexington and Concord, 19 April 1775

Breed's Hill, 17 June 1775

The Siege

Aftermath

The Battlefields Today

Chronology

A Guide to Further Reading

Wargaming the Boston Campaign