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General John Glover and his Marblehead Mariners
George Athan Billias was a distinguished professor emeritus of American history at Clark University and a World War II veteran who received a Bronze Star for his own battlefield bravery. In the book, he details the life of a prosperous Massachusetts merchant who led a unique regiment of "soldier-mariners" during the American Revolution. The book explores how these expert sailors utilized their nautical skills to perform critical amphibious operations, most notably saving Washington's army during the retreat from Long Island and ferrying troops across the icy Delaware River before the Battle of Trenton. Billias emphasizes that the success of the Revolution’s grand strategy often rested on the specialized abilities and resourcefulness of such lesser-known officers and their highly disciplined units. Ultimately, the work highlights the indispensable role of these "amphibious" soldiers in providing the Continental Army with the mobility and resilience needed to survive its darkest hours.
New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1960. 1st edition with publisher review material laid in. 243 pages. Hardcover book with dustjacket. The book is in NEAR FINE condition, with only very light rubbing on the bottom of the back cover, and some tiny spots of discoloration on the front. There is a small stain on the top of the inner front cover. The dustjacket is in GOOD to VERY GOOD condition with the edges, mainly the front corners and spinal areas, having some chipping and rubbing.
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