The Sixth United States Infantry Regiment carried a long legacy into the Civil War. From its inception in 1815; shortly after the War of 1812; this division was made up of rugged men who fought on the frontier protecting settlers. This work follows the history of the regiment from duty on the prairie and the march to Utah to help the soldiers fighting the Mormon war; to the regiment's time in California; including the Colorado; or Mohave; campaign; to their transportation east to become part of the Army of the Potomac; to participation in Civil War battles through Gettysburg; and then to reconstruction duties in the South after the war. Also discussed are topics such as life in the camp; hardships in the field; garrison life with families; and information on the fates of some of the men listed on the prewar roster. It ends with a look at the postwar lives of some of the officers who served the regiment during the war.
#925129 in Books Castle Books 2003-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .95 x 6.44 x 9.12l; 1.15 #File Name: 0785816631206 pages
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A Seminal But Long-Forgotten BattleBy Gilberto VillahermosaJohn J. Gallagher's "The Battle of Brooklyn 1776" is well researched and written. It provides considerable insight into one of the Revolutionary War's seminal but long forgotten battles.Gallagher provides considerable background on the British and Colonial armies (Continenal Army and milita); their leaders and the sympathies of the people of New York in 1776. He places the Battle of Brooklyn in its proper strategic perspective and; where possible; lets the participants tell the story. It is well that he does; for the author's style is a bit dry.Nonetheless; "The Battle of Brooklyn 1776" allows the reader to better appreciate how close the British came to ending the Revolutionary War once and for all. More importantly; it illustrates the shortcomings and talents of George washington and his commanders as military leaders. At the tactical level; the battle was a disaster for the Continental Army. But Washington's withdrawal from Long Island with the bulk of his forces and equipment intact - an event which won the American army a great deal of grudging admiration from British generals - portended a long war for King George III and his army.Those unfamiliar with America's struggle for independence between 1775 and 1783 will find this a useful read.15 of 15 people found the following review helpful. Brooklyn under siege; 1776By Rocco DormarunnoJohn Gallagher's book; BATTLE OF BROOKLYN; 1776; provides us with a glimpse into a little known confrontation that had an enormous impact on our nation. When most people think of the significant battles of the Revolutionary War; they think of Bunker Hill; Saratoga; Yorktown; or Trenton. But New York City; and Brooklyn specifically was the scene for the first great battle.Unfortunately; as Mr. Gallagher sympathetically conveys; the battle was a disaster from beginning to end. Over a thousand of Washington's troops were injured; captured; or killed. It was only with the brave and selfless assistance of the Marylanders; that the American troops were able to evacuate. Mr. Gallagher; with the skill of suspense novelist as well as historian; describes Washington's daring escape from Brooklyn; at night; in an intense fog.I'm just scratching the surface here. This is a fascinating account of an undeservedly overlooked event of the American Revolution; and Mr. Gallagher deserves utmost credit for preserving its memory.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. it wasn't taught An excellent book which fully covers this battleBy Michael Toddi read it already. Having grown up near parts of the battle; it wasn't taught An excellent book which fully covers this battle. I bought this copy as a gift after I read it
