The Southern Strategy

"The Southern Strategy is an important contribution to the military literature on the American Revolution. In addition to highlighting the basic flaws in British strategy, David K. Wilson describes all the major military operations that occurred in the region between Great Bridge and the Siege of Charleston. He is particularly adept at reconstructing battles that usually get glossed over in general histories."—On Point, The Journal of Army History

"Wilson's survey of operations is grounded in an impressive mass of data, which allows him not only to question the fine detail of previous accounts but also to challenge broader interpretations of the war itself. His book displays deep local knowledge, a strength apparent in his own excellent maps."—Journal of Southern History

"Wilson's descriptions of each campaign are rich with detail and include a complete order of battle for each battle or campaign. Overall, Wilson has put together a well-detailed overview of the Revolutionary War through 1780."—Military Collector and Historian

"The book is a valuable addition to the literature of the war in the South. The author provides much detail that is missing from other accounts and engages the reader in the exciting story of warfare."—South Carolina Historical Magazine

Named One of the 100 Best Books Ever Written on the American Revolution by the Journal of the American Revolution
Finalist for the 2005 Distinguished Writing Award of the Army Historical Foundation
Finalist for the 2005 Thomas Fleming Book Award of the American Revolution Round Table of Philadelphia