Life of the Enlisted Soldier on the Western Frontier, 1815-1845
Description:
In contrast to the relatively rapid changes occurring in the modern American army, the period between the end of the War of 1812 and the beginning of the Mexican War offers a definite period for a study of military life when reform came slowly. During the period of study, leaders made few attempts to reform the general structure of the military institution as a social system. On the other hand, many changes can be discerned which improved weaponry and equipment, tactics, supply and administrati…
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Date:
August 1972
Creator:
Graham, Stanley Silton, 1927-