Warfare and logistics along the US-Canadian border during the war of 1812 / Christopher D. Dishman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dishman, Chris D., 1972- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Canada--History, Military.

Canada.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Lawrence, Kansas : University Press of Kansas, [2021]

Summary:

"This book provides a comprehensive study of the combat that took place along the US-Canadian border during the War of 1812. The bulk of the war's fighting occurred in this frontier wilderness, which in 1811 included the Great Lakes, America's Old Northwest, and Upper and Lower Canada. The region's size, varied topography, and undeveloped infrastructure made this a challenging environment to move troops and supplies to the battlefield. Few large settlements or all-season roads intersected the border frontier, so reinforcements, food, or ammunition could be weeks or months away from their destination depending on the time of year. In this theater, the safe and timely arrival of soldiers, shipwrights (builders), cannons, and other provisions often dictated a battle's outcome before the first shot was fired"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Maps and Illustrations

Preface

1. Origins of War and the Border Frontier

2. Conflict in the Old Northwest

3. Opening Moves: Michigan Lost

4. The Battle of Queenston

5. Harrison Enters the War

6. America Seizes the Niagara Frontier

7. Britain Strikes on Lake Ontario

8. America Retakes the Northwest

9. The Montreal Campaign

10. Seeds of a Disciplined American Army

11. Prevost Invades New York

Epilogue

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780700632701

0700632700

OCLC:

1251737922