A Most Gallant Resistance: The Delaware River Campaign, September-November 1777
A key moment in the American Revolution comes to life

Most histories of the American War of Independence discuss what are usually regarded as the two major campaigns in 1777. Either they describe the invasion from Canada led by General John Burgoyne which resulted in his subsequent defeat and the surrender of his force at Saratoga, New York, or they focus on William Howe’s Philadelphia Campaign. Often left out of these discussions, or treated only in passing, is the reduction of the Delaware River defenses that engaged the bulk of the resources and attention of both George Washington and William Howe through October and November of 1777.

On the American side, maintaining the integrity of the river defenses involved an attritional campaign waged by an intrepid group of defenders which brought together the efforts of the Continental Army, as garrisons of the various forts, the Continental Navy and the Pennsylvania State Navy. If the Americans could hold their positions until winter set in, they would prevent William Howe from capitalizing his capture of Philadelphia, and possibly force him to abandon the city for want of supplies.
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A Most Gallant Resistance: The Delaware River Campaign, September-November 1777
A key moment in the American Revolution comes to life

Most histories of the American War of Independence discuss what are usually regarded as the two major campaigns in 1777. Either they describe the invasion from Canada led by General John Burgoyne which resulted in his subsequent defeat and the surrender of his force at Saratoga, New York, or they focus on William Howe’s Philadelphia Campaign. Often left out of these discussions, or treated only in passing, is the reduction of the Delaware River defenses that engaged the bulk of the resources and attention of both George Washington and William Howe through October and November of 1777.

On the American side, maintaining the integrity of the river defenses involved an attritional campaign waged by an intrepid group of defenders which brought together the efforts of the Continental Army, as garrisons of the various forts, the Continental Navy and the Pennsylvania State Navy. If the Americans could hold their positions until winter set in, they would prevent William Howe from capitalizing his capture of Philadelphia, and possibly force him to abandon the city for want of supplies.
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A Most Gallant Resistance: The Delaware River Campaign, September-November 1777

A Most Gallant Resistance: The Delaware River Campaign, September-November 1777

by James McIntyre
A Most Gallant Resistance: The Delaware River Campaign, September-November 1777

A Most Gallant Resistance: The Delaware River Campaign, September-November 1777

by James McIntyre

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A key moment in the American Revolution comes to life

Most histories of the American War of Independence discuss what are usually regarded as the two major campaigns in 1777. Either they describe the invasion from Canada led by General John Burgoyne which resulted in his subsequent defeat and the surrender of his force at Saratoga, New York, or they focus on William Howe’s Philadelphia Campaign. Often left out of these discussions, or treated only in passing, is the reduction of the Delaware River defenses that engaged the bulk of the resources and attention of both George Washington and William Howe through October and November of 1777.

On the American side, maintaining the integrity of the river defenses involved an attritional campaign waged by an intrepid group of defenders which brought together the efforts of the Continental Army, as garrisons of the various forts, the Continental Navy and the Pennsylvania State Navy. If the Americans could hold their positions until winter set in, they would prevent William Howe from capitalizing his capture of Philadelphia, and possibly force him to abandon the city for want of supplies.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781950423460
Publisher: Winged Hussar Publishing
Publication date: 07/05/2022
Edition description: Paperback Original
Pages: 324
Sales rank: 980,064
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Jim Mc Intyre received his Bachelors in History from Temple University in 1996 and his Masters from the University
of Illinois in 1999. His main interest is the American War of Independence, on which he has written numerous
articles and papers. He is the author of The Development of the British Light Infantry, Continental and North American
Influences 1740-1765 and Johann Ewald: Partisan Commander. He teaches History at Moraine Valley Community College
near Chicago, Illinois and serves as a Fleet Professor in the United States Naval War College’s College of Distance
Education, Strategy and War Department as well.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

List of Abbreviations 8

Introduction 9

Chapter 1 Defending Philadelphia 17

Chapter 2 Independence and First Tests 53

Chapter 3 Setting the Stage 78

Chapter 4 The Contest for the Delaware Round One: Jockeying for Position 115

Chapter 5 The Contest for the Delaware Round Two: The Battle of Red Bank 149

Chapter 6 Tightening the Noose- Preparations for the Siege of Fort Mifflin 190

Chapter 7 The Siege of Fort Mifflin 225

Chapter 8 The Evacuation of the Forts and the End of the Navy 254

Conclusion 301

Bibliography 312

Index 334

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