Profiles seven heroes of the American Revolution, looking especially at the leadership qualities that led to their military successes.

Introduction : the qualities of leadership -- George Washington, man for all the people -- William Howe, hesitant leader -- Horatio Gates, hero or coward? -- John Burgoyne, the dashing general -- John Paul Jones, hero of the seas -- Benedict Arnold, betrayer of a nation -- The able and arrogant Cornwallis.