Why people recommend it
Fate of the Day by Rick Atkinson is a comprehensive military history chronicling the pivotal campaigns of the American Revolution from Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston between 1777 and 1780. In an episode of The Book Review titled The Best Books of the Year (So Far) published on July 18, 2025, Gilbert Cruz drew attention to the distinguished historian's latest work. Cruz formally introduced the volume as The Fate of the Day, The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777 to 1780 by Rick Atkinson, showcasing it as a major nonfiction achievement during the mid-year evaluation of notable books. By highlighting Atkinson's meticulous narrative history, Cruz underscored the book's value for readers interested in the strategic blunders, tactical engagements, and broader geopolitical struggles that defined the middle years of the American war for independence. The recommendation served to direct history enthusiasts toward a rigorously researched and engagingly written account of a crucial, highly turbulent period in the founding of the United States.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Recommended
Gilbert Cruz — 1 mention
“This is called The Fate of the Day, The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777 to 1780 by Rick Atkinson.”