Frontier Militiaman in the War of 1812: Southwestern Frontier

by Ed Gilbert

"He who relies on militia leans upon a broken cane." (George Washington)

Osprey's survey of militiamen of the War of 1812. The great military effectiveness of semi-trained local militia is one of the enduring myths of American military history. In this book Ed Gilbert reveals the truth behind this myth. Quoting from memoirs of men like Sam Dale, Sam Houston, and rare histories, he sheds light on who these frontier men actually were. He chronicles...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 184603275X
• ISBN13: 9781846032752
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 10.0"