Company A Corps of Engineers, U.S.A., 1846–1848, in the Mexican War
by Leonne Hudson (editor)
Description
The U.S. Company of Sappers, Miners, and Pontooniers, which Congress authorized on May 13, 1846, quickly became one of the army's elite units. During the Mexico City campaign, Company 'A' played a significant role in scouting, building fortifications, and setting artillery batteries. Gustavus Woodson Smith, the unit commander and author of the text, describes the training and discipline of the enlisted soldiers. His commentary also provides interesting insights into the early careers of future Civil War generals - Lee, Beauregard, Pemberton, and McClellan. The narrative is also a striking testament to the impact of West Point-trained officers on the course of the war and to the effectiveness of Winfield Scott's army.
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Bibliographic Information
- Publisher Kent State University Press
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9780873387071 / 0873387074
- Publication Country or regionUS
- FormatPaperback
- Primary Price 14.50 USD
- Pages120
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusPublished
- ResponsibilityRichard J. Fapso.
- EditionRev. and expanded edition
- Page size23
- Illustrationill., 1 map, ports.
- Reference CodeBDZ0002985828
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