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#385219 in Books James L Nelson 2008-05-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.30 x 1.10 x 6.20l; 1.56 #File Name: 0071493891320 pagesGeorge Washington s Secret Navy How the American Revolution Went to Sea
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Clearly written by one who knows his way around a shipBy lscollisonNelson's well-researched and clearly written popular history book is of great value in the on-going research for my own nautical historical fiction series; as well as enlightening and enjoyable reading. An important edition to my growing library of Colonial American literature.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Birth of the American NavyBy Grover SmithGeorge Washington credited as Father of this Country . This book shows that not Only was he the Father of the U.S.Army but of the U.S. Navy ; just a couple of more reasons for that title. He saw a need then quickly saw the value of a Navel force as a way to strike at the enemy while his Army locked in a siege His navy could and did help raise morale of New England . It was a secret because he started equipping vessels of War without specific authority of Congress . By the time his cruisers were ready for sea Congress ordered him to acquire a couple for a mission His cutting of red tape often paid dividends for our freedom. It is amazing what motivated Americans can and did accomplish with little but a desire to be free of oppressive government .8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. "Secret" is the operative word...By Patrick L. CookIf you're a fan of the Revolutionary War; and/of George Washington; this book confirms so many things we've come to accept but from a very different angle. Correspondence is the chief medium of telling this story; flavored by all the non-standard spellings of with writers; but the great asset is Nelson's analysis which reads between the lines; points out the contradictions; and the motivations of the authors of the letters. Nelson supplies insights concerning weather conditions; knowledge of ships of the day; the tactical situation on land as well as off shore; to explain the course of events. The ingenuity of Washington in this endeavor is remarkable; the frustrations are palpable; and the limitations of the day are clearly expressed.One problem of this book is that it is not easy to organize in a chronological manner; with the actions of so many ships occurring at once. Nelson chooses to backtrack several times over the same months or days following a different line of action which is sometimes leads to frustration; but; I know of no other way to cover a story like this.
