What was it like to be a heavily burdened U.S. soldier on the march in the first half of the nineteenth century? How did soldiers survive in leaky, flea-ridden huts in Kansas? How many men were convinced to enlist based on the promise of "easy, pleasing work"? From the early Indian wars in the Ohio Territory in the 1790s, to the Mexican wars in Texas in the 1850s, this book describes the soldiers' lives, letting them speak for themselves through their letters, diaries, and journals. This book describes recruitment, training, the day-to-day routine and living conditions; and some of the most significant battles and campaigns of the period. It also includes a timeline and an extensive, topically arranged bibliography of more than 500 sources. The author provides a social history of soldiers that goes beyond the publications on warfare that deal with strategy and tactics and the "big picture." Features and information include: A timeline of military-related events from 1790 to 1861; the early 19th conflicts facing the young United States; recruitment and training; the day-to-day routine of soldiers; the experience of battle; food and clothing; medical care; and military justice. An extensive bibliography lists more than 500 sources, ranging from historical surveys and illustrated histories to articles, diaries, and primary documents from the U.S. government. The work concludes with a comprehensive index.
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