The First American Army: The Untold Story of George Washington and the Men Behind America’s First Fight for Freedom by Bruce Chadwick

Bruce Chadwick paints a vivid, ground-level portrait of George Washington’s ragtag army and the ordinary men who risked everything to forge a nation. Drawing from personal letters, diaries, and battlefield accounts, he reveals the hardships, triumphs, and spirit that defined the Continental Army during the American Revolution. From the freezing encampment at Valley Forge to the victory at Yorktown, The First American Army captures the determination of farmers, tradesmen, and immigrants united under Washington’s leadership to win the impossible war for liberty.