A Soldier's Duty A Nation's Fate

Pasquale De Marco

Beschreibung

Charles Cornwallis, the second Earl Cornwallis, is a figure shrouded in controversy. To some, he is a ruthless general who waged a brutal war against the American colonists. To others, he is a noble soldier who fought bravely for his king and country.

In **A Soldier's Duty, A Nation's Fate**, historian John Smith takes a fresh look at the life and career of Charles Cornwallis. Smith draws on a wealth of new sources to paint a vivid portrait of a complex and contradictory figure.

Smith begins by examining Cornwallis's early life and military career. He shows how Cornwallis's upbringing and education shaped his views on war and empire. Smith also explores Cornwallis's role in the Seven Years' War, where he gained a reputation as a brilliant military commander.

Smith then turns to Cornwallis's involvement in the American Revolution. He argues that Cornwallis was a reluctant participant in the war, but that he eventually came to believe that it was his duty to suppress the rebellion of the American colonists. Smith provides a detailed account of Cornwallis's campaigns in the Southern theater of the war, including his victories at Camden and Guilford Court House. He also examines Cornwallis's defeat at Yorktown, which was a major turning point in the war.

Smith concludes by exploring Cornwallis's legacy. He argues that Cornwallis was a complex and flawed figure, but that he was also a man of courage and honor. Smith shows how Cornwallis's experiences in the American Revolution shaped his views on war and empire, and how his legacy continues to be debated today.

**A Soldier's Duty, A Nation's Fate** is a major new biography of Charles Cornwallis. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the American Revolution, British history, or the history of warfare.

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Verfügbar seit: 02.06.2025.

Drucklänge: 156 Seiten.

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