David SmithSocial Links NavigationDavid is a freelance writer and visiting lecturer at the University of Chester in the U.K.. He has a PhD in history, an MA in military history from the University of Liverpool and a BA in American studies from the University of Iowa. He has published several books on American history including "The First Anglo-Sikh War 1845-46" (Osprey Publishing, 2019) and "William Howe and the American War of Independence" (Bloomsbury, 2015). Latest articles by David Smith George Washington: Commander, Founding Father and president By David Smith published 11 March 22 Reference George Washington was a key figure in the founding of the United States of America, helping to secure independence from Britain and was its first president. Reference Why the British were doomed from the get-go in the American Revolutionary War By David Smith, History of War magazine published 1 July 20 Poor planning and a lack of cooperation meant British strategy was destined to fail during the American Revolution. Warfare Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Hidden messages found on 3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk in Paris2A single molecule may treat rare, devastating mitochondrial diseases3ChatGPT update pulled after chatbot complimented users too much4Vesta, the 2nd-largest asteroid in the solar system, may be a piece of a lost planet5AI researchers ran a secret experiment on Reddit users — and the results are creepy
George Washington: Commander, Founding Father and president By David Smith published 11 March 22 Reference George Washington was a key figure in the founding of the United States of America, helping to secure independence from Britain and was its first president.
Why the British were doomed from the get-go in the American Revolutionary War By David Smith, History of War magazine published 1 July 20 Poor planning and a lack of cooperation meant British strategy was destined to fail during the American Revolution.
