In 1755; Major General Edward Braddock and two army regiments set out from Alexandria with the objective of capturing Fort Duquesne; near present-day Pittsburgh. To transport their sizable train of artillery and wagons; they first had to build a road across the rugged Appalachian Mountains. It was almost 289 treacherous miles from Alexandria; Virginia; by way of Fort Cumberland in Maryland and on to the French fort; the road they built was one of the most impressive military engineering accomplishments of the eighteenth century. Historian Norman L. Baker chronicles the construction of the road and creates the definitive mapping of even those sections once thought lost. Join Baker as he charts the history of Braddock's Road until the ultimate catastrophic collision with the combined French and Indian forces.
#1968154 in Books 2015-04-19 2015-05-03Original language:English 9.30 x 1.60 x 6.30l; .0 #File Name: 161200296X448 pages
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A must read for anyone who wants to know what 19th Century warfare was like for the ordinary soldier.By tholtyHaving read a number of books about both Wellington and this historic battle; I thought I had a good understanding of what had gone on. But this book brought the experience of the poor sod on the front line vividly to life and almost made it feel like I was there. I cannot praise it highly enough - the 'hour by hour' format works perfectly - and it is a must read for anyone interested in how 19th Century warfare was experienced by the ordinary soldier. I now really understand what the expression 'cannon fodder' means!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. excellent telling of the battleBy Joseph A. Truglioexcellent telling of the battle. compared it to others and it holds up wll2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Superb!By Ronnie CravenBest book about Waterloo that I've read. All Kershaws stuff is gripping and very well written. Recommended.
