The American War, 1812-1814 (Men-at-arms series) - Hardcover

Katcher, Philip R. N

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0850452295 ISBN 13: 9780850452297

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 1974

Synopsis

Typically the United States is said to have declared war on Great Britain in 1812 because of the Royal Navy's impressment of American seamen and the British desire to create an Indian buffer state. An Englishman William Cobbett, described the real cause of the conflict: 'There seemed to be wanting just such a war as this to complete the separation of England from America; and to make the latter feel that she had no safety against the former but in the arms of her free citizens.' Regardless of the reasons, however, on 4 June 1812, U.S.President James Madison, asked Congress to declare war.

About this title

From the Publisher

Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

About the Author

Philip Katcher lives and works in Pennsylvania USA, and has written over 20 titles in the Men-at-Arms Series including the highly successful five-volume set on Armies of the American Civil War.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 1974
• ISBN 10: 0850452295
• ISBN 13: 9780850452297
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40