THE BATTLES OF SPENCER'S ORDINARY AND GREEN SPRING, 1781

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Demonstrates how the surprise attacks by Lafayette on Cornwallis at Spencer's Ordinary and Green Spring, while not American victories, reveal a key aspect of the Yorktown campaign. Explains how Lafayette was cautious not to engage with the superior British forces until he had the right opportunity -- showcasing Lafayette's maturity as a commander and a renewed capability for Patriot offensives. Full of major characters and exemplary of the smaller battles that helped shape the American Revolution, offers the a detailed look at these two engagements. Contains 10 illustrations.