On the Wing of Speed: George Washington and the Battle of Yorktown
by Donald T. Phillips

List Price: $19.95 
Hardcover: 412 pages
ISBN: 1583481982
Publisher: iUniverse Star 
Publish Date:  May 8, 2006 



New in Print 

October 19, 2006, marks the 225th anniversary of the British surrender at Yorktown.  Commemorating this event is the release of Donald T. Phillips' new book, On the Wing of Speed: George Washington and the Battle of Yorktown .

In this novel, Phillips, the author of Lincoln on Leadership turns his talents to a fictionalized version of Washington's bold offensive stroke in the late summer of 1781, culminating in the battle of Yorktown.

On the Wing of Speed chronicles the key events of 1781, the final year of the American Revolution.  Those events include: the battle of Cowpens, the battle of Guilford Courthouse, the British attacks (by Benedict Arnold now in a British uniform) on Petersburg and Richmond, the battle of Green Spring Plantation, Benedict Arnold's infamous raid on New London, Connecticut, and the battle of Eutaw Springs.

The major emphasis of On the Wing of Speed , however, revolves around the most significant event of 1781, the battle of Yorktown, Virginia.  With this victory, George Washington would not only cement his legacy as one of the greatest leaders in world history, but would also win formal independence for his country -- the fledgling United States of America.

The story of the Siege of Yorktown has never fully been told -- until now.  On the Wing of Speed relates all the major events of this epic saga in gripping and compelling prose.

About the Author

Donald T. Phillips is a best-selling author of major works of nonfiction and is known for his ability to tell stories and bring history alive with crisp compelling prose.  His trilogy on American leadership (The Founding Fathers on Leadership, Lincoln on Leadership, Martin Luther King, Jr. on Leadership) has won worldwide acclaim.  His first book, Lincoln on Leadership, helped pave the way toward the creation of an entire new genre of books on historical leadership.  Currently in its 23rd printing, it has been translated into seven languages.  Mr. Phillips served three terms as Mayor of Fairview, Texas and continues to take an active role in local community affairs.

You can visit his website at: http://www.donphillipsbooks.com.