Dave R. Palmer. Palmer, historian and former superintendent of West Point, makes a convincing case that America is free, united, and governed by civilians because of Washingtonas strategic foresight and tactical brilliance. Reviewing his generalship, Palmer maintains that Washington was aggressive and imaginative, willing to take risks but always aware of his ultimate goal. This is a relentlessly admiring portrait, but Palmer has a critical historianas eye for 18th-century war and politics, avoids uncritical worship of our founding fathers, and enjoys the advantage of a subject who was genuinely admirable.--Publisher's WeeklyFriday, June 22, 2012
George Washington's Military Genius
Dave R. Palmer. Palmer, historian and former superintendent of West Point, makes a convincing case that America is free, united, and governed by civilians because of Washingtonas strategic foresight and tactical brilliance. Reviewing his generalship, Palmer maintains that Washington was aggressive and imaginative, willing to take risks but always aware of his ultimate goal. This is a relentlessly admiring portrait, but Palmer has a critical historianas eye for 18th-century war and politics, avoids uncritical worship of our founding fathers, and enjoys the advantage of a subject who was genuinely admirable.--Publisher's Weekly
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