Brigadier General Louis Lebeque Duportail: Commandant of Engineers in the Continental Army, 1777-1783 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258413163)

Brigadier General Louis Lebeque Duportail: Commandant Of Engineers In The Continental Army, 1777-1783 is a historical biography written by Elizabeth Sarah Kite. The book tells the story of Louis Lebeque Duportail, a French military engineer who played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War.Duportail arrived in America in 1777 and was appointed as the Commandant of Engineers in the Continental Army. He was responsible for designing and building fortifications, bridges, and other structures that were essential to the American war effort. He also played a key role in the Battle of Yorktown, which led to the surrender of the British army.The book provides a detailed account of Duportail's life and career, including his early years in France, his education in engineering, and his service in the French army before coming to America. It also explores his relationships with other key figures in the Revolutionary War, including George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette.Throughout the book, Kite draws on a range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official records, to provide a rich and nuanced portrait of Duportail and his contributions to the American war effort. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution or the role of military engineers in warfare.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.

Author: Elizabeth Sarah Kite
ISBN-10: 1258413167
ISBN-13: 9781258413163
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/30/2012
Pages: 310
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d