The War of 1812 in the old Northwest [[electronic resource] /] / Alec R. Gilpin

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910788375703321
• Autore: Gilpin Alec R (Alec Richard), <1920->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: East Lansing, : Michigan State University Press, 2012
• ISBN: 1-62895-127-3; 1-60917-319-8
• Edizione: [Bicentennial Edition.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (302 p.)
• Disciplina: 973.5/23
• Soggetti: Military art and science - United States - History - 19th century; Northwest, Old History War of 1812; United States History War of 1812 Campaigns
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Originally published: 1958.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-269) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; The War of 1812 in the Old Northwest: An Introduction to the Bicentennial Edition by Brian Leigh Dunnigan; I. Tippecanoe: Prelude to War; II. The Old Northwest Acquires an Army; III. War; IV. Invasion of Upper Canada; V. A Problem in Logistics; VI. The Surrender of Detroit; VII. The Second North Western Army; VIII. Frontier Actions and the Battle of River Raisin; IX. Siege of Fort Meigs; X. Frontier Expeditions; Battle of Lake Erie; XI. Battle of the Thames; XII. Mackinac Island; Minor Actions; XIII. Peace; Bibliography; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: This engaging narrative history deftly illustrates the War of 1812 as it played out in the Old Northwest - Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and bordering parts of Canada. From the stirrings of conflict in the area beginning as early as the 1760's, through the Battle of Tippecanoe, and to Michigan Territory's role as a focal point in prewar preparation, the book examines the lead-up to the war before delving into key battles in the region. In this accessible text, Gilpin explores key figures, dates, and wartime developments, shedding considerable light on the strategic and logistical issue