Michigan has long been proud of its military service, but many of
its early accomplishments are unknown to most of the state's
residents. This book fills the void in our knowledge by bringing
together an impressive array of information on Michigan's armed
forces from 1775 to 1860. Here we find the name rank, unit, and
dates of service for all known Michigan men who served in the
Revolutionary War, Indian Wars, War of 1812, Black Hawk War, Toledo
War, Patriot War, and the Mexican-American War. Accompanying
histories explain the reasons behind the conflicts and include maps
showing all theaters of operations for Michigan troops. The
in-depth accounts of the state's role in these hostilities often
serve as the first serious and comprehensive studies of the
contributions made by its citizens in these events.
The book's many points of interest include its treatment of the
dramatic Revolutionary War period, when local Indians, British
garrisons at Detroit and Mackinac, and a few Michigan men, well
placed, held sway over most of the old Northwest. The book also
documents "foreigners" who fought for Michigan's cause, with a
disproportionate number of soldiers of French descent serving
during the War of 1812, and of Irish ancestry serving in the
Mexican-American War. Specific information on names of Native
American soldiers is not available, but their general roles as
combatants are noted. Ultimately, this book stands as a fitting
memorial to the many men who took up arms on behalf of
Michigan.
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