This work confronts the critics who say George Washington's victories were due to luck, not skill, Palmer proves why the father of our country also deserves the title of America's pre-eminent military strategist.

Originally published : Westport, Connecticut : Greenwood Press, 1975 as Way of the fox. "Originally published by Greenwood Press, Westport, CT, in 1975."

Strategy described : Strategy before Clausewitz -- The Prussian shadow -- The meager setting -- The view from London -- The eternal question -- Beyond the horizon -- Strategy executed. Run all risques : April 1775-June 1776 -- A choice of difficulties : July 1776-December 1777 -- One great vigorous effort : January 1778-October 1781 -- The arts of negotiation : November 1781-December 1783.