Attack. At the beginning of the revolutionary war, George Washington relied mainly on tactical strategies. Archives sponsored this hourlong event. For today is George Washingtons surprise attack, a new look at the battle that decided the fate of america by phyllis decided the fate of america, by Philip Thomas tucker. He has authored more than two dozen books in the past two decades and written over 60 scholarly articles. He is recognized for his efforts to unearth and bring to life forgotten events and figures in the annals of American History. Many of his books recount events of the civil war, with others detailing the texas revolutionary period, the revolutionary war, irish history, and the efforts of early African American military regiments. After earning his phd eight st. Louis maneuvers university, dr. Tucker took a position as historian with the department of defense and specialized in air force history. In addition to this book, some of his early books are exodus and kathyamo w