Our Army on the Rio Grande: Being a Short Account of the Important Events Transpiring From the Time of the Removal of the - Hardcover

T. B. Thorpe

9780332211459: Our Army on the Rio Grande: Being a Short Account of the Important Events Transpiring From the Time of the Removal of the

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ISBN 10: 0332211452 ISBN 13: 9780332211459

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Firsthand look at a pivotal Mexican-American War saga on the Rio Grande

This compact, illustrated history follows the Army of Occupation from its march toward the Rio Grande to the surrender at Matamoros. It blends vivid battle scenes with real-life details of camps, marches, and the people who lived through the campaign. The book brings to life crucial moments, from fortifications and bombardments to the human stories behind the headlines.

Learn about major engagements like Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma through accessible narrative and period illustrations
Discover how fortifications, marching routes, and supply lines shaped the campaign
Meet the soldiers who endured long expeditions, fierce combat, and the toll of war
Explore the city of Matamoros and the wider landscape around the river

Ideal for readers of military history and fans of 19th-century American warfare, this edition stays close to the events and atmosphere of the time, offering a vivid, approachable account.

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