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Redcoated Ploughboys
The Volunteer Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada, 1813-1815|
7,49 € |
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| Verlag: | Dundurn |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 03.03.2012 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781554889990 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 432 |
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Beschreibungen
<i>2013 Heritage Toronto Award — Shortlisted</i>
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<b><i>Redcoated Ploughboys</i> brings the story of the Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada to life, revealing a fascinating lost chapter in military history.</b>
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<br> In 1812, the future of British North America hung in the balance as the United States declared war with the avowed goal of conquering the Canadas and removing British influence from the continent forever.
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<br> In response, a corps of men, drawn from every walk of life and social stratum of Upper Canada, stepped forward to defend their fledgling colony by volunteering to serve in the Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada. After undergoing rigorous training, and fighting with distinction in numerous skirmishes and battles, it earned the prestigious battle honour Niagara. The regiment was disbanded at the conclusion of the war, and with the passage of time, its dedicated service and efforts have faded into the dust of histories written about the War of 1812.
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<i>Redcoated Ploughboys</i> brings the story of this regiment, and the men who served in it, back to life, revealing a fascinating lost chapter in Canada’s early military history.
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<b><i>Redcoated Ploughboys</i> brings the story of the Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada to life, revealing a fascinating lost chapter in military history.</b>
<br>
<br> In 1812, the future of British North America hung in the balance as the United States declared war with the avowed goal of conquering the Canadas and removing British influence from the continent forever.
<br>
<br> In response, a corps of men, drawn from every walk of life and social stratum of Upper Canada, stepped forward to defend their fledgling colony by volunteering to serve in the Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada. After undergoing rigorous training, and fighting with distinction in numerous skirmishes and battles, it earned the prestigious battle honour Niagara. The regiment was disbanded at the conclusion of the war, and with the passage of time, its dedicated service and efforts have faded into the dust of histories written about the War of 1812.
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<i>Redcoated Ploughboys</i> brings the story of this regiment, and the men who served in it, back to life, revealing a fascinating lost chapter in Canada’s early military history.
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p>In 1812 the future of North America hung in the balance when the United States declared war on Britain. In response a corps of men volunteeredfor the Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada. This book brings the story of the regiment back to life, revealing a fascinating lost chapter in military history.</p>
Richard Feltoe was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and holds a degree in economics from the University of London . He is the curator and corporate archivist for Redpath Sugar Limited and is active as a living history reenactor, re-creating the life of a Canadian militia soldier from the War of 1812. He lives in Brampton, Ontario.
<i>Redcoated Ploughboys </i> is a well researched, written and illustrated book that is a model of regimental history. It will appeal to the professional historian, the re-enacting and wargaming communities -- and the casual reader. Highly recommended
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