With Musket and Tomahawk Vol I

The Saratoga Campaign and the Wilderness War of 1777

De: Michael Logusz

Narrado por: Dennis Johnson

A comprehensive look at the brutal wilderness war that secured America's independence...

With Musket and Tomahawk is a vivid account of the American and British struggles in the sprawling wilderness region of the northeast during the Revolutionary War. Combining strategic, tactical, and personal detail, this book describes how the patriots of the recently organized Northern Army defeated England's massive onslaught of 1777, thereby all but ensuring America's independence.

Conceived and launched by top-ranking British military leaders to shatter and suppress the revolting colonies, Britain's three-pronged thrust was meant to separate New England from the rest of the nascent nation along the line of the Hudson River. Thus divided, both the northern and southern colonies could have been defeated in detail, unable to provide mutual assistance against further attacks.

Yet, despite intense planning and vast efforts, Britain's campaign resulted in disaster when General John Burgoyne, with 6,000 soldiers, emerged from a woodline and surrendered his army to the Patriots at Saratoga in October 1777.

Underneath the umbrella of Saratoga, countless battles and skirmishes were waged from the borders of Canada southward to Ticonderoga, Bennington, and West Point. Heroes on both sides were created by the score, though only one side proved victorious, amid a tapestry of madness, cruelty, and hardship in what can rightfully be called "the terrible Wilderness War of 1777".

©2009 Michael O. Logusz (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Well written history

Well written and researched history great detail but never dry. Will be starting volume II immediately.

A descriptive account of the 1777 campaign

This account of the 1777 Revolutionary war was extremely descriptive and informative.
Particularly delightful was the common explanation of the significance of different events that occurred during this time as well as the significance of particular persons.
The author and the narrator pre-presented a very compelling historical rendering of this most significant hear our nations earth. I highly recommend this book for anyone who's interested in knowing more about the founding of our country

Dry...

This is an amazing story!
it desperately needs to be more lively.
I had to replay whole sections of it over and over again because my mind would wonder due to the bland tone.

This should be listened to with a bunch of maps at the ready to fully understand the accounts.

which I will do when I listen to it again.

If you enjoy the America Revolution, you gotta read this

Of course I knew of the Northern Army and the exploits of Arnold, but I never knew the details of this campaign. This is an amazing book in both factual information and stories told of the frontier. This adds a wealth of knowledge to those who enjoy learning about the American Revolution, something different than the exploits of Washington, Lafayette, Knox or Greene. It’s gritty, harsh and wild like the frontier. Truly, Tomahawks and muskets rules the day.

Amazing research and story

This is a great story of the Saratoga Campaign and how 1777 assisted in the shaping the outcome of the Revolutionary War.

Saratoga campaign realistically explained

Being a history interested guy and having read about the wilderness campaigns before I was surprised how much more information there is on this phase of the woodlands war I did not have a clue about. The campaign is described in exceptional detail, and the view shifts from personal insights of military and civilian persons to explanations of what is happening on a larger scale minute by minute. Well explained smaller skirmishes receive their deserved roles in the larger campaign. Great book!

phenomenal account

I live in the Capital district. this is a great account of the Battle of Saratoga.

A great read, well researched!

This is an excellent story detailing a chapter of American history I knew little about. I look forward to the next two installments.

Great story, the perfect mix of historical facts.

Looked forward to every chapter. Since I have visited most of these locations I could feel the breeze upon my skin, it was that we'll done. On
to the second volume. , I did notice on volume two some issues that came forward. one was the many many times I heard the phrase the Wilderness war of 1777. this was certainly overused throughout both volumes. in the second book there was a notation of material being acquired by the Colonials. and the writer mentioned caps. they didn't use caps in the 1777. they used flints because the only ignition system was a Flintlock. so it just came to mind that the writer may not be as familiar on weapons for that period that could have added to the story. Flint's were as critical as powder and ball. otherwise thoroughly enjoyed the books

History of the Wilderness

Very factual and interesting account of the battles in New York State and its importance to the Revolution. Enjoyable to listen to.