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Record Nr.

UNINA9910458303903321

Autore

Ward Harry M

Titolo

George Washington's enforcers [[electronic resource] ] : policing the Continental Army / / Harry M. Ward

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Carbondale, : Southern Illinois University Press, c2006

ISBN

1-299-39481-7

0-8093-8655-0

1-4416-4592-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (298 p.)

Disciplina

973.3/4

Soggetti

Military discipline - United States - History - 18th century

Soldiers - United States - Social conditions - 18th century

Electronic books.

United States History Revolution, 1775-1783 Social aspects

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Preconditions -- The Common Soldier -- Military Justice -- The Supervisors -- Washington's Life-Guard -- Generals' Guards -- Camp and Quarter Guards -- Picket Men and Safeguards -- Temporary Police Patrols -- On the March -- Officer of Police -- Provost Marshal -- The Marechaussee Corps -- Corporal Punishment -- Drummers and Fifers -- The Executioners.