He makes no effort to present an objective view of the divide. Unfortunately, Fleming mars what could have been an excellent book. In The Strategy of Victory, preeminent historian Thomas Fleming examines the battles that created American independence, revealing how the creation of a professional army worked on the battlefield to secure victory, independence, and a lasting peace for the young nation. History tends to cast the early years of America in a glow of camaraderie, when there were, in fact, many conflicts between the Founding Fathers-none more. The Great Divide is a worthwhile read for anyone who wants to know more about roots of the ideological divisiveness that moved us to political parties vying for control of the government. In New Jersey, the strategy of victory was about to unfold. His first opportunity came late in 1776, following his surprise crossing of the Delaware River. As he fought bitterly with the leaders in Congress over the creation of a regular army, he patiently waited until his new army was ready for pitched battle. The Great Divide by Thomas Fleming Hachette UK The Great Divide by Thomas Fleming On sale 10th March 2015 Price: £21. General George Washington knew that having and maintaining an army of professional soldiers was the only way to win independence. But the flush of early victory soon turned into a bitter reality as the British routed Americans fleeing New York. Acclaimed historian Thomas Fleming examines how the differing characters and leadership styles of Washington and Jefferson shaped two opposing views of the presidency-and the nation. Following the victory in 1775 at Bunker Hill, patriot leaders were convinced that the key to victory was the home-grown militia - local men defending their families and homes. At its root were two sharply different visions of the nations future. Led by the Continental Congress, the Americans almost lost the war for independence because their military thinking was badly muddled. A sweeping and insightful grand strategic overview of the American Revolution, highlighting Washington’s role in orchestrating victory and creating the US Army
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