Before reading these four book review articles, look over the questions in the Analyze section to keep in mind as you take your notes. As you record your notes, try breaking out the observations from Ferling and Ellis into the three categories listed in the table below:
Observations from Ferling / Ellis about George Washington and other military leaders.
Importance of asymmetrical warfare and other strategic factors for the American forces.
Most significant quality of the American forces that contributed to the Patriot Victory.
These notes will help you answer the questions in the Analyze section.
Review Article A. Military leaders, especially George Washington B. Importance of asymmetrical warfare/ Other strategic factors C. Most significant American quality leading to Patriot victory
Review of Ferling's book, Christian Science Monitor
Review of Ferling's book, Washington Post
Review of Ellis's book, Christian Science Monitor
Review of Ellis's book, NY Times