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US-Canadian Border Warfare and Logistics during the War of 1812
The bulk of the fighting during the War of 1812 took place along the US-Canadian frontier, as Christopher D. Dishman's comprehensive study reveals. The border region, encompassing the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes, served as Britain's supply line for receiving and distributing resources. However, the region's vast size, diverse topography, and underdeveloped infrastructure posed significant challenges in moving troops and supplies to the battlefield. With few large settlements or all-season roads intersecting the area, reinforcements, food, or ammunition could take weeks or months to reach their destination.
Throughout the war, the northern frontier between the United States and the British Empire remained the focus of US military efforts. The president and Congress had declared war on Britain to force its leaders to negotiate on bilateral issues, and America's only viable offensive military option was to invade Canada. Victory for either side depended on the prompt arrival of enough men and materials at remote outposts or dockyards from distant supply depots. Canada's inability to produce many of its needed items domestically gave the United States a distinct advantage with its indigenous metalworks and iron industries. These components proved critical in a war that hinged on the rushed construction of vessels capable of outmatching their enemy.
Dishman's book, "Warfare and Logistics along the US-Canadian Border during the War of 1812," provides a deeply researched and highly readable assessment of the military operations from 1812 to 1814. The author analyzes the critical role of logistics and explains how the safe and timely arrival of soldiers, shipwrights, cannons, and other provisions often dictated a battle's outcome before a shot was fired. The book also highlights the interdependencies between land and naval operations in the war, illuminating the influence of changing military and political factors on Britain's and America's military objectives.
Furthermore, Dishman brings the distant war's battles to life with stories from participating soldiers and civilians, evaluating the performance of both military and civilian officers. The book is a comprehensive and insightful examination of the successes and failures of military operations along the US-Canadian border during the War of 1812.
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| Attribute | Value | ||||
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| publisher | University Press of Kansas (December 15, 2021) | ||||
| language | English | ||||
| hardcover | 352 pages | ||||
| isbn_10 | 0700632700 | ||||
| isbn_13 | 978-0700632701 | ||||
| item_weight | 1.5 pounds | ||||
| dimensions | 6.4 x 1.3 x 9.2 inches | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #1,137,507 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #5 in Canadian War of 1812 History #22 in 19th Century Canadian History #88 in Pre-Confederation Canadian History | ||||
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