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The loss of America in 1781 has traditionally been blamed on incompetent British military commanders and political leaders whose arrogant confidence and out-dated tactics were no match for the innovative and determined Americans. But this is far from the truth.Weaving together the personal stories of ten prominent characters- including King George III- Prime Minister Lord North- General Burgoyne- and the Earl of Sandwich- Andrew OShaughnessy demolishes the myths- emerging with a very different and much richer account of the conflict - one driven by able and even brilliant leadership....