Our Army on the Rio Grande, Being a Short Account of the Important Events Transpiring From the Time of the Removal of the Army of Occupation From the ... of the Battles of Palo Alto and Resaca - Hardcover

Thomas Bangs Thorpe

 
9780332317892: Our Army on the Rio Grande, Being a Short Account of the Important Events Transpiring From the Time of the Removal of the Army of Occupation From the ... of the Battles of Palo Alto and Resaca

Synopsis

A vivid, compact history of the Rio Grande campaigns.

This concise account follows the U.S. Army from the removal of the occupation force at Corpus Christi to the surrender at Matamoros, bringing major battles and ceremonial moments to life.

Originally published in 1846, the book blends eyewitness detail with accessible narration. It includes descriptions of terrain, fortifications, and the key engagements that shaped the early years of the war, along with engravings that illustrate the scenes and people involved.

  • Detailed sketches of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, with focus on tactics and courage under fire
  • Accounts of the bombardment of Fort Brown and the actions that followed
  • Insights into camp life, leadership, and the day-to-day realities of marching and fighting
  • Anecdotes and incidents that illuminate personalities and the mood of the time

Ideal for readers of military history and fans of 19th‑century American warfare who want a vivid, readable account of the early Rio Grande campaigns.

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