Citizen Soldiers in the War of 1812
by C. Edward Skeen
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Citizen Soldiers in the War of 1812 Book Details
War:
War of 1812
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
North America
Page Count:
248
Published Date:
1999
ISBN13:
9780813120898
Citizen Soldiers in the War of 1812 Book Description
Edward Skeen reveals states' responses to federal requests for troops and provides in-depth descriptions of the conditions, morale, and experiences of the militia in camp and in battle. Skeen documents the failures and successes of the militias, concluding that the key lay in strong leadership. He also explores public perception of the force, both before and after the war, and examines how the militias changed in response to their performance in the War of 1812.