George Washington's nemesis the outrageous treason and unfair court-martial of Major General Charles Lee during the American Revolution
"Charles Lee, second in rank in the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War to George Washington, while prisoner in 1777, committed treason by writing and submitting to British commanders William Howe and Richard Howe a military plan on how to defeat the Americans. After his release...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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California :
Savas Beatie
[2019]
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| Edición: | 1st ed |
| Colección: | EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
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| Acceso en línea: | Conectar con la versión electrónica |
| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://innopac.unav.es/record=b4316710x*spi |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Charles Lee turns traitor
- Did Lee commit treason?
- Lee's motivations
- Did Lee try to trick Howe?
- Lee's continued efforts to negotiate a peace
- Lee rejoins the Continental Army
- The road to Monmouth Court House
- Lee in command
- The court-martial
- Did Lee disobey orders to attack the enemy?
- Did Lee conduct an unnecessary and sometimes disorderly retreat?
- Did Lee show disrespect to the commander in chief? Did his punishment fit the verdict?
- Congress approves the verdict and sentence
- Duels, disgrace and death.
