A Battlefield Atlas of the American Revolution

Both the casual reader and the serious Revolutionary War aficionado will find this slim volume valuable. For me, it brought to life even the most complicated, multi-fronted battle. The maps are clear with just the necessary elements included. Numbers mark the succession of events that the accompanying text refers to, making even the more complicated situation easy to understand. Few Revolutionary War authors (fiction as well as non-fiction) use maps to illustrate their work so this book is a welcome reference. That alone made it a great find for me but, incredibly, the text that accompanies the maps gives a succinct and accurate account making it good reading aside from its value as a reference.

Recently read David McCullough 1776. Good book but maps terrible. It was difficult understanding Washington's movements by narration alone. Found some internet maps which helped, but still deficient. The Battlefield Atlas really filled in the gaps. Additionally, Symonds brief write up were perfect supplements to each map. Also great summaries for memory refreshment after reading a dozen pages of detail. Really recommend this book as a companion to other revolutionary war books.

I had tried many times to form a solid idea about the American War of Independence reading a number of books on the subject, but I had never been so satisfied and enthralled as when I finished Craig Symond's excellent atlas. This is the ideal book for beginners on that important 18th century war and the better way to visualize battles and campaigns, since they are connected to specific maneuvers on the ground. The maps are very good (two-color) and the text is short but also very informative. It is an indispensable reference work and I'm glad that I have it in my library.

I accidentally pasted my review of Craig Symonds' Gettysburg atlas in this space. I should try to delete the review, but I'll say this... If Symonds' Gettysburg book is any indication, this one will be well worth buying as well.

This atlas is a must for armchair generals. The stunning graphics and battle inclusiveness make it a must have!