Henry Knox: American Revolution Strategist

Mark Puls vividly portrays the Revolutionary Warfare figure, Knox, whose expertise as an engineer and artilleryman played a crucial role in George Washington's battles. From the Siege of Boston, where his strategic use of cannons at Dorchester Heights reclaimed the city, to the Battle of Trenton, where he facilitated Washington's iconic Delaware River crossing. Knox's legacy extends beyond the battlefield as a key advocate of the U.S. Constitution, serving as the nation's inaugural Secretary of War. Co-founder of the U.S. Navy, he laid the groundwork for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, negotiated treaties, and shaped policies with Native Americans. With gripping battle sequences and profound patriotism, Mark Puls revitalizes the American Revolution, firmly establishing Knox in his rightful place in history.