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Book Synopsis"What is unique about this book is the perspective. To a modern-day reader, specialops conjure images of highly trained and exotically equipped soldiers leaping out ofhelicopters and Zodiac boats to wipe out terrorists. . . . In an era when warfare was supposed to be gentlemanly and follow certain rules, did Washington and his contemporaries embrace special operations? The answer would seem to be, ‘Yes.' Even if they didn't use the term 'special ops,' they were willing to employ elite reconnaissance units, spies and partisan bands. Washington didn't have SEAL Team 6. But he made good use of what he had.” -
The National InterestWhen the American Revolution began, the colonial troops had little hope of matching His Majesty's highly trained, experienced British and German legions in confrontational battle. In this book, renowned author, and former U.S. Army Colonel, Robert Tonsetic describes and analyzes numerous examples of special operations conducted during the Revolution.
Trade ReviewThe individual chapters offer very useful introductions to the various raids and operations covered, many of which are minor actions that could make ideal scenarios for small battles or large skirmish wargame. […] Recommended for wargamers already interested in the American Revolution seeking further scenarios for their miniature forces.
Many of the operations Tonsetic touches upon are often overlooked in the literature of the war. * Misc US Reviewer *
Table of ContentsPrologue 1 The Capture Of Fort Ticonderoga 2 The New Providence Raid 3 Knowlton’s Rangers 4 Whitcomb’s Rangers 5 John Paul Jones’ Raids On Britain’s Coast 6 Partisan Warfare In The Northern Theater 7 The Rise Of Partisan Warfare In The Southern Theater 8 The Whaleboat Wars 9 George Rogers Clark’s March To Vincennes Epilogue Endnotes Bibliography Index
