The Battle of Buena Vista, the Operations Army of Occupation, for One Month (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Henry Carleton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266166342 ISBN 13: 9780266166344

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Relive the Battle of Buena Vista through a detailed, impartial narrative backed by maps and firsthand reporting.

This work presents the events and decisions that shaped one of America's early military triumphs, aiming to illuminate how the battle was fought and won with fidelity and candor.

The narrative foregrounds the strategic choices surrounding the army’s encampment at Agua Nueva and the defending Pass of Buena Vista. It explains how terrain, supply lines, and the movement of both sides influenced where and how the fight unfolded. The text also highlights careful documentation—such as plans of the battlefield and accompanying maps—to help readers understand the routes, positions, and the sequence of events as they developed.

With the battle's aftermath in view, the book describes orders, the disposition of forces, and the human cost, including the fate of wounded soldiers and the exchange of prisoners. It strives to present a balanced view of both sides and to place the events in a broader context of the campaign and its consequences.

• Clarifies the strategic choices around Agua Nueva and the Pass of Buena Vista.
• Illuminates how terrain and routes shaped movements and fighting.
• Gives a chronological account of the Feb. 22–25 actions and key decisions.
• Includes maps, appendices, and notes that support a factual, documentary approach.

Ideal for readers of military history and nineteenth‑century American conflicts seeking a measured, documentary-style account.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266166342
• ISBN 13: 9780266166344
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 260