Publisher's Synopsis
A Concise History Of The Mormon Battalion In The Mexican War 1846-1847 is a book written by Daniel Tyler that provides a detailed account of the Mormon Battalion's involvement in the Mexican-American War. The book covers the period between 1846 and 1847, during which the battalion, comprising over 500 men, marched from Iowa to California to support the United States Army in the war against Mexico. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the battalion's formation, training, and journey, highlighting the challenges and hardships faced by the soldiers during their long and arduous march. It also describes the battalion's role in several key battles, including the Battle of San Pasqual, where they played a crucial role in securing a victory for the American forces.In addition to chronicling the military campaign, the book also explores the social and cultural impact of the battalion on the Mormon community. It discusses how the battalion's service helped to dispel negative stereotypes about the Mormons and establish them as patriotic Americans.Overall, A Concise History Of The Mormon Battalion In The Mexican War 1846-1847 is a well-researched and informative account of an important chapter in American and Mormon history. It will appeal to anyone interested in military history, American Westward expansion, or the Mormon faith.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
