How the Revolutionary War Was Won

How did a ragtag band of American rebels overthrow the powerful British army? From the formation of a brave new fighting force to the activities of sneaky spies and traitors, author John Micklos, Jr. takes a look at the people and strategies that helped win the American Revolution. Readers will learn how George Washington led the new army, how John Paul Jones became one of America's most famous naval heroes, and how people such as John Honeyman, a spy for the patriots, and Benedict...
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How did a ragtag band of American rebels overthrow the powerful British army? From the formation of a brave new fighting force to the activities of sneaky spies and traitors, author John Micklos, Jr. takes a look at the people and strategies that helped win the American Revolution. Readers will learn how George Washington led the new army, how John Paul Jones became one of America's most famous naval heroes, and how people such as John Honeyman, a spy for the patriots, and Benedict Arnold, a traitor to the United States, impacted the outcome of the war.