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Description edit
The only religious unit in American military history. The Mormon battalion was unique in federal service, having been recruited solely from one religious body and having a religious title as the unit designation. Serving in the Mexican War, they marched across the Southwest to California.... read more
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Table of Contents edit
Manifest Mexico: Mr. Polk's War?
A Nation and a People
War Aims and a "Little" Mission
The Army for Mexico
The Army of the West and the Camps of Israel
Recruiting the Battalion
The March Begins
A Change in Command
"Tyrants and Oppressors"
Cooke in Command
Cooke's Wagon Road
A Near Battle
An Equal March of Infantry
Occupying California
"You are Discharged."
Series & Lists edit
This is book 25 of 1 in Frontier Military Series. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Sherman L. Fleek (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Arthur H. Clark Co.
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 0870623435
Page Count: 414
Publisher: Arthur H. Clark Co.
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 0870623435
Page Count: 414
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 973.624
Subjects edit
- Books › History › Americas › United States › State & Local › West
- Books › History › Americas › United States › 19th Century › Antebellum
- Books › History › Military
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