| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 334 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Contents |
Origins of war and the border frontier -- Conflict in the Old Northwest -- Opening moves : Michigan lost -- The Battle of Queenston -- Harrison enters the war -- America seizes the Niagara frontier -- Britain strikes on Lake Ontario -- America retakes the Northwest -- The Montreal campaign -- Seeds of a disciplined American army -- Provost invades New York |
| Summary |
"This book provides a comprehensive study of the combat that took place along the US-Canadian border during the War of 1812. The bulk of the war's fighting occurred in this frontier wilderness, which in 1811 included the Great Lakes, America's Old Northwest, and Upper and Lower Canada. The region's size, varied topography, and undeveloped infrastructure made this a challenging environment to move troops and supplies to the battlefield. Few large settlements or all-season roads intersected the border frontier, so reinforcements, food, or ammunition could be weeks or months away from their destination depending on the time of year. In this theater, the safe and timely arrival of soldiers, shipwrights (builders), cannons, and other provisions often dictated a battle's outcome before the first shot was fired"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on January 12, 2022) |
| Subject |
Military campaigns
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Campaigns.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140196
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Canada -- History, Military -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Canada
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
History
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Military history
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2021012565 |
| ISBN |
9780700632718 |
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0700632719 |
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