Frontier Militiaman in the War of 1812: Southwestern Frontier

(Book #129 in the Osprey Warrior Series)

by Ed Gilbert

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"He who relies on militia leans upon a broken cane." (George Washington)

Osprey's survey of militiamen of 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. Quoting from memoirs of men like Sam Dale, Sam Houston, and rare histories, he sheds light on who these frontier men actually were. He chronicles...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:184603275X

ISBN13:9781846032752

Release Date:September 2008

Publisher:Osprey Publishing (UK)

Length:64 Pages

Weight:2.20 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 7.5" x 10.0"

Related Subjects

History Modern (16th-21st Centuries)

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Frontier Militiaman in the War of 1812: Southwestern Frontier

(Book #129 in the Osprey Warrior Series)

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