Henry Knox: Visionary General of the American Revolution

Henry Knox: Visionary General of the American Revolution by Puls, Mark. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781403984272.

Here is a compelling portrait of the Revolutionary War general whose skills as an engineer and artilleryman played a key role in all of George Washingtons battles including the Siege of Boston (where his use of cannons at Dorchester Heights won back the city) and the Battle of Trenton (where he was in charge of Washingtons crossing of the Delaware River). Knox became an major advocate of the U.S. Constitution and served as the nations first Secretary of War. He was co-founder of the U.S. Navy, laid the foundations for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and negotiated treaties and set policy with Native Americans.With nail-biting battle scenes, patriotism and deep understanding of his subject, Mark Puls breathes new life into the American Revolution and firmly assigns Knox to his deserved place in history.