Fort Ticonderoga, The Last Campaigns

In "Fort Ticonderoga, The Last Campaigns: The War in the North, 1777-1783," historian Mark Edward Lender uncovers the pivotal role that Fort Ticonderoga played during the War for Independence. The narrative explores the fort's strategic significance amidst the fierce competition between British and American forces, particularly highlighting a little-known counter-attack that influenced the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga. Drawing from new archival research, the book provides a nuanced account of Ticonderoga's military and political significance, illuminating a complex chapter in America's fight for freedom.