| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xiii, 446 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 421-430) and index. |
| Contents |
BOOK 1: LINE IN THE SAND. Corpus Christi -- Rio Grande -- Rough and ready -- Fields of fire -- Call to battle -- Fort Texas -- Clash -- Resaca de la Palma -- Brown Bess -- Volunteers -- Growing up -- BOOK 2: TAYLOR'S WAR. Camargo -- Star-Spangled Banner -- Eager for action -- First Mississippi -- The Westerner -- The rifles -- Supply train -- Prelude -- Monterrey, Day one, Day two -- The mortar -- BOOK 3: POLITICS & WAR. Change of command -- The perils of occupation -- Policy and power -- BOOK 4: SCOTT'S WAR. Transfers -- The artillery officer -- One step closer -- California -- Taylor stands alone -- The Hacienda -- Lobos Island -- Invasion -- National Road -- Twigg's dilemma -- Reconnaissance -- Pressing the advantage -- BOOK 5: THE AZTEC CLUB. "Nothing can stop this army" -- Old Glory -- Conquest -- Fourth of July. |
| Summary |
Nearly all of the Civil War's greatest soldiers had been forged in the heat of the Mexican War. Full of dramatic battles, daring rescues, secret missions, soaring triumphs and tragic losses, this text looks at that time and presents history at its finest. |
| Subject |
Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Biography.
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Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Influence.
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United States. Army -- History -- Mexican War, 1846-1848.
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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885.
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Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870.
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Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891.
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Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889.
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Soldiers -- United States -- Biography.
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Generals -- United States -- Biography.
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United States Military Academy -- Alumni and alumnae -- Biography.
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| ISBN |
9780316166256 |
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0316166251 |
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