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Frontier Militiaman in the War of 1812

Southwestern Frontier

Ed Gilbert author Mr Adam Hook illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:10th Sep '08

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A colorful narrative, full of fresh first-hand accounts, of what life was really like for the frontier militiaman during the Creek War and War of 1812

The great military effectiveness of semi trained local militia is one of the enduring myths of American military history. In this book, the author reveals the truth behind this myth, shedding light on who these frontier men actually were and their role in the war of 1812.The great military effectiveness of semi trained local militia is one of the enduring myths of American military history. In this book Ed Gilbert reveals the truth behind this myth, shedding light on who these frontier men actually were and their role in the war of 1812. He chronicles how untrained and ineffective militia forces were transformed into a formidable fighting force through hard campaigning, fierce combat, and Andrew Jackson's equally fierce discipline. Contemporary illustrations and artwork depict the rough life on campaign, the uniforms worn by the militia, and how they fought and won crucial battles against Creek forces before inflicting a stunning defeat on the British Army in 1815, opening up the frontier for the new nation.

ISBN: 9781846032752

Dimensions: 248mm x 184mm x 7mm

Weight: 248g

64 pages