{"product_id":"9781846030338","title":"Philadelphia 1777 : Taking the capital","description":"\u003cstrong\u003ePhiladelphia 1777\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Justin Clement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnding with the fall of the capital city to the British Army, the campaign for Philadelphia set in motion a series of events, that led to the defeat of the British and eventual independence for the emerging American nation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the landing of Howe's army at the head of the Elk River in Maryland, to his eventual capture of Philadelphia, the campaign included some fascinating battles. The first engagement at Brandywine, the inconclusive battle of the Clouds, the controversial Paoli Massacre, the missed opportunity at Germantown, and the maturing of an army at Valley Forge, are all examined in detail by Justin Clement, with supporting maps, original artwork, and photographs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecently discovered information about the battle of Brandywine and analysis of the major personalities involved, completes this comprehensive account of an important episode in the American War of Independence (1775-1783).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“It is a great book, especially for the student of the Revolutionary War and shows that often times victory is fleeting and the best laid plans oft go astray. A book I know you will enjoy reading.” —\u003ci\u003eScott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (September 2007)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781846030338\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Osprey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40596177977550,"sku":"9781846030338","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_33aeb8f8-aaa8-42ba-a686-e179d1987024.jpg?v=1637851472","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781846030338","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}