Company 'A', corps of engineers, U.S.A., 1846-'48, in the Mexican war

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, Gustavus Woodson, 1822-1896

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Company 'A, Corps of Engineers, U.S.A., 1846-'48, in the Mexican War" by Gustavus W. Smith is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the experiences and operations of an engineer company during the Mexican-American War. It highlights the critical role of the engineers and their contributions throughout various military campaigns, particularly their participation in significant battles and the logistical challenges they faced. The opening of the book sets the stage for the narrative by introducing the organization and composition of the engineer company, detailing their recruitment, training, and initial voyages to Mexico. Smith describes the challenges the engineers faced, ranging from rigorous drills to combat-related duties, showcasing early interactions among the officers, including himself and the notable George B. McClellan. Furthermore, the introduction reveals Smith's leadership and ingenuity in overcoming obstacles during their tasks, laying a foundation for the rigorous military engagements and camaraderie that define the narrative's trajectory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-01-28