Bayonets in the wilderness : Anthony Wayne's legion in the Old Northwest Cover Image

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Bayonets in the wilderness : Anthony Wayne's legion in the Old Northwest / Alan D. Gaff.

Gaff, Alan D. (Author).

Record details

ISBN: 0806135859 (alk. paper)
ISBN: 9780806135854 (alk. paper)
Physical Description: xix, 419 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
Publisher: Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, c2004.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [371]-408) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

The destruction of St. Clair's army -- The frontier in flames -- A new commander, a new army -- Filling the ranks -- The legion of the United States -- Winter camp at Legionville -- Wilkinson defends the frontier -- A winter of discord -- Downstream to Hobson's choice -- Preparations for an advance -- Personalities and problems abound -- Last-minute dispositions -- The legion marches North -- Construction of Fort Greeneville -- Wayne reclaims St. Clair's battlefield -- A second winter of discord -- Elite units and intrigue -- Supplying the legion in the field -- The Indian army gathers -- Battle at Fort Recovery -- Wayne prepares to advance North -- The campaign begins -- Americans occupy Grand Glaize -- March up the Maumee -- Battle of fallen timbers -- Confrontation at Fort Miamis -- Regrouping at Fort Defiance -- A fort at Three Rivers -- End of a successful campaign -- Wayne's peace.