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LoC No.: 04011992
Title: Company 'A', corps of engineers, U.S.A., 1846-'48, in the Mexican war
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.)
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Smith, Gustavus Woodson, 1822-1896
EBook No.: 31113
Published: Jan 28, 2010
Downloads: 181
Language: English
Subject: Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Regimental histories -- United States -- Engineers
Subject: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Company A
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04011992
Title: Company 'A', corps of engineers, U.S.A., 1846-'48, in the Mexican war
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.)
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Smith, Gustavus Woodson, 1822-1896
EBook No.: 31113
Published: Jan 28, 2010
Downloads: 181
Language: English
Subject: Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Regimental histories -- United States -- Engineers
Subject: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Company A
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.