Osprey Elite 93 : American War of Independence Commanders

The commanders who led the opposing armies of the American War of Independence came from remarkably different backgrounds. They included not only men from Britain and America, but from Germany, France and Spain as well. Some were from the great families of the 'Old World', while others were frontiersmen or farmers in the 'New World'. Despite their differing origins, all were leaders in the events that led to the establishment of the United States of America. This book details the appearance, careers and personalities of the commanders on both sides. It covers such famous figures as George Washington and Lord Cornwallis along with less well-known men such as Admiral Suffren and Bernando de Galvez. Text by Rene Chartrand with illustrations by Richard Hook.

Contents

• Introduction
• Chronology
  George Washington
  Benedict Arnold
  Horatio Gates
  Benjamin Lincoln
  Von Steuben
  Lafayette
  Nathaniel Greene
  John Sullivan
  Charles Lee
  Henry Knox
  George Rodgers Clark
  Sir William Howe
  Sir Guy Carleton
  Sir John Burgoyne
  Sir Henry Clinton
  Lord Cornwallis
  Banastre Tarleton
  Admiral Rodney
  General Elliott
  Lord Heathfield
  Comte de Rochambeau
  Duke de Lauzun
  Marquis de Bouille
  Admiral Suffren
  Bernardo de Galvez