Conduct of Sir William Howe

This work brings together a strikingly candid glimpse of the 1776 northern campaign, centering on General Sir William Howe’s movements from New York to White Plains. Listeners will hear a contemporary pamphlet by Israel Mauduit that harshly critiques Howe’s sluggish tactics, alongside the general’s own dispatches sent to London. The editor’s introduction sets the stage, explaining how the documents reveal the clash between British strategic expectations and the determined resistance of the colonial forces.

The narrative weaves the original letters, vivid map descriptions, and the historian’s commentary into an accessible audio experience. It highlights the political pressures that guided Howe’s decisions, the logistical challenges of river crossings, and the early signs of the war’s turning points—all without venturing beyond the initial phase of the campaign. Ideal for listeners who enjoy primary‑source storytelling and a nuanced view of Revolutionary‑War leadership.