Life of a Soldier on the Western Frontier - Softcover

Agnew, Jeremy

 
9780878425419: Life of a Soldier on the Western Frontier
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0878425411 ISBN 13: 9780878425419
Verlag: MOUNTAIN PR, 2008

Inhaltsangabe

Their heads filled with images of glory and battle, most young men joined the frontier army only to endure a life of tedious drills, bad meals, uncomfortable quarters, and ill-fitting uniforms. Working hard seven days a week and in all weather, soldiers frequently found themselves lonely and bored, with little opportunity for advancement but many ways to be punished—all for $13 a month.Focusing on the Indian Wars period of the 1840s through the 1890s, Life of a Soldier on the Western Frontier captures the daily challenges faced by the typical enlisted man and explores the role soldiers played in the conquering of the American frontier. In addition to describing the nitty-gritty details of a soldier’s daily life, this fascinating study explores the Indian Wars from the perspective of both the military and the Indians and examines all aspects of the post–Civil War army, including its organization, its weapons, and its personnel. The book also contains two appendices, one summarizing significant battles and the other listing selected western forts. Both include site locations and information for visitors. Dozens of photos and several maps add to the reader’s understanding and enjoyment. Life of a Soldier on the Western Frontier is more than a convenient reference book—it’s also a gripping and affecting story.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Jeremy Agnew, born in England, moved to Colorado to attend college and has essentially lived there ever since. Eventually earning a PhD in engineering, he currently works as a consultant in the medical electronics field. Dr. Agnew is the author of three previous books and numerous articles.

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Verlag
MOUNTAIN PR
Erscheinungsdatum
2008
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0878425411
ISBN 13 
9780878425419
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
266
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