A Soldier's Life
by Daniel Powers Whiting
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A Soldier's Life by Daniel Powers Whiting
Details
War:
Mexican-American War
Perspective:
Infantry
Military Unit:
US Army
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
North America
Page Count:
216
Published Date:
2011
ISBN13:
9780983256519
Summary
This memoir recounts Daniel Powers Whiting's three decades of military service in 19th-century America. Whiting provides firsthand accounts of major conflicts and campaigns, including the Seminole Wars in Florida, the Mexican-American War, and operations in Mormon territory and the western frontier. The book offers personal perspectives on soldier life, military operations, and the challenges of frontier warfare during a formative period in American expansion. It serves as both a historical document and intimate portrait of a career soldier's experiences across multiple theaters of conflict.
