Table of Contents

Introduction; Cold New Jersey winter; Barbarous business in a barbarous country; The Delaware River -- Winter quarters; A brand new war; Conclusions.

Reviews

"An impressively researched, well organized, concise, and judicious study of an important campaign of the Revolutionary War."--Charles Royster, author of A Revolutionary People at War"A fine work of historical synthesis that should appeal to the general reader. Taaffe provides a clear, well-informed, and balanced treatment of both sides in the conflict."--John Shy, author of A People Numerous and Armed"Taaffe's engaging new book is a valuable and welcome addition to studies about Revolutionary America, and a pleasure to read."--James Kirby Martin, author of Benedict Arnold, Revolutionary Hero: An American Warrior Reconsidered

"Good book and good read."--Paper Wars"A wonderful window onto the war of maneuver that was so much a part of the Philadelphia campaign. . . . A compelling book about strategy and tactics."--Historian"A well-researched and highly readable book that is liberally interspersed with useful maps. It will appeal to both popular and scholarly audiences."--Pennyslvania Magazine of History and Biography"Vital to understanding the Continental Army. Highly recommended."--Choice