Victory at Yorktown: The Campaign That Won the Revolution
Victory at Yorktown: The Campaign That Won the Revolution is Richard M. Ketchum’s account of the military campaign that culminated in the American victory at Yorktown. The ebook follows the American and French forces, from Nathanael Greene’s operations in the South to the coalition’s land and sea efforts around Yorktown.
At a glance
- Covers the Revolutionary War campaign leading to Yorktown, including American and French strategy and forces.
- The listing describes Greene’s operations, the role of Washington and Rochambeau, and the French fleet’s support.
- Kindle features listed include screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
Reference price: $15.99
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros
- The campaign is presented in the context of American and French coordination across land and sea.
- At 367 pages, the edition offers room to cover the events and personalities surrounding the Yorktown campaign.
- Word Wise and screen reader support are listed for the Kindle edition.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Henry Holt and Co. |
|---|---|
| Publication date | August 26, 2014 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 367 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1466879539 |
| File size | 3.5 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in the Revolutionary War’s Yorktown campaign and the American-French military coalition.
- Readers looking for a narrative history that includes strategic events and key personalities.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a broad survey of the entire American Revolution rather than a focused account of the Yorktown campaign.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and well-researched, with positive comments about how sources are woven into the narrative and how the campaign is told. That response may appeal to readers seeking a sourced, readable history of the Yorktown campaign. Aggregate ratings are also largely favorable, though ratings alone do not explain individual readers’ reasons.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as informative and well-researched.
- Feedback praises the narrative and the integration of sources.
Frequently asked questions
What period and events does the book cover?
The listing describes the Revolutionary War campaign leading to the victory at Yorktown, including Greene’s operations and the roles of American and French forces.
What reading features are listed for this Kindle edition?
Screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 367 pages.
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