About this book
Conduct of Sir William Howe Observations upon the Conduct of S-r W——-m H—e at the White Plains; As Related in The Gazette of December 30, 1776 by Israel Mauduit arrives as a blistering 18th-century pamphlet that dissects British strategy and command during a critical moment of the American Revolution. Mauduit’s sharp prose targets Sir William Howe’s 1776 expedition to White Plains, arguing that hesitation, misjudgment, and political calculation shaped outcomes that favored the patriots.
This historical, military nonfiction piece blends contemporary reportage with polemic: Mauduit challenges official explanations, critiques leadership decisions, and situates the White Plains episode within the broader war narrative from Bunker Hill to the fall of Fort Washington. Listeners will find candid assessments of battlefield conduct, the interplay of politics and military action, and how single decisions reverberated across campaigns. As a primary-source pamphlet, it offers insight into 18th-century public debate, propaganda, and the demands for accountability that followed Britain’s commanders.
Perfect for students, Revolutionary War buffs, and anyone interested in military leadership or historical argumentation, this audiobook delivers a compact, persuasive account that illuminates the contested history behind one of the war’s pivotal engagements.