Richard M. Ketchum

The Battle For Bunker Hill is a book written by Richard M. Ketchum that offers a comprehensive account of the famous battle that took place on June 17, 1775, between the British and American forces during the American Revolutionary War. The book provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the battle, the strategies employed by both sides, and the aftermath of the battle. Ketchum's book offers a vivid portrayal of the personalities involved in the battle, including the American commanders such as William Prescott, Joseph Warren, and Israel Putnam, as well as the British generals such as William Howe and Henry Clinton. The author also provides a detailed analysis of the tactics employed by both sides, including the British decision to launch a frontal assault on the American fortifications. The Battle For Bunker Hill is a well-researched and engaging account of one of the most important battles in American history. Ketchum's writing style is both informative and entertaining, making the book accessible to both casual readers and history buffs. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the American Revolutionary War or the early history of the United States. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Historian Richard M. Ketchum's Saratoga vividly details the turning point in America's Revolutionary War. In the summer of 1777 (twelve months after the Declaration of Independence) the British launched an invasion from Canada under General John Burgoyne. It was the campaign that was supposed to the rebellion, but it resulted in a series of battles that changed America's history and that of the world. Stirring narrative history, skillfully told through the perspective of those who fought in the campaign, Saratoga brings to life as never before the inspiring story of Americans who did their utmost in what seemed a lost cause, achieving what proved to be the crucial victory of the Revolution. A New York Times Notable Book, 1997Winner of the Fraunces Tavern Museum Award, 1997