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Overview

In 1812, the future of British North America hung in the balance as the United States declared war with the avowed goal of conquering the Canadas and removing British influence from the continent forever.

In response, a corps of men, drawn from every walk of life and social stratum of Upper Canada, stepped forward to defend their fledgling colony by volunteering to serve in the Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada. After undergoing rigorous training, and fighting with distinction in numerous skirmishes and battles, it earned the prestigious battle honour Niagara. The regiment was disbanded at the conclusion of the war, and with the passage of time, its dedicated service and efforts have faded into the dust of histories written about the War of 1812.

Redcoated Ploughboys brings the story of this regiment, and the men who served in it, back to life, revealing a fascinating lost chapter in Canadas early military history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783110411638
Publisher:	De Gruyter
Publication date:	06/12/2017
Series:	Europ#x000E4;isch-j#x000FC;dische Studien - Editionen , #3
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	381
File size:	5 MB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

András Kovács, Central European University, Budapest.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Preface:     Measurement and Pricing Systems.
        The 1812 Battlefield.

Part I. Forword
Chapter 1. The Road to War.
    Chapter 2. The Opening Round. June – October 1812.

Part II. A New Level of War, the 1813 Campaigns
    Chapter 3. Forming the Incorporated Militia.
    Chapter 4. The American Invasion, Spring 1813.
   
Part III. The Service Record of the Separate Divisions of the Incorporated Militia, March 1813- March 1814

THE YORK DIVISION:
Chapter 5. Baptism of Fire.
Chapter 6. Garrison Duties.

THE NIAGARA DIVISION:
    Chapter 7. Fire and Retire.
    Chapter 8. Containing the Enemy, The Siege of Fort George.
    Chapter 9. See-Saw on the Niagara.
    Chapter 10. Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold.
    Chapter 11. The Assault on Buffalo.

THE KINGSTON DIVISION:
    Chapter 12. Soldier, Builder, or Sailor?
   
THE PRESCOTT DIVISION:
Chapter 13. Hard Labour.
Chapter 14. Pusuing the Enemy.
Chapter 15. Keeping Warm.

Part IV. The United Battalion
    Chapter 16. United We Stand on Guard.
    Chapter 17. The Calm Before the Storm.
    Chapter 18. Preparing for Action.
    Chapter 19. The Affair of the Mess Dinner.
   
Part V: The Niagara Campaign of 1814
    Chapter 20. The Invasion Begins.
    Chapter 21. The King Commands and We Obey. Over the Hills and Far Away.
    Chapter 22. Joining the Light Brigade.
    Chapter 23. Marching into Battle.
    Chapter 24. The Battle of Lundys Lane, July 25, 1814
    Chapter 25. The Morning After.
    Chapter 26. The Seige of Fort Erie.
    Chapter 27. Strengthening the Chippawa Line.

Part VI: Respite and Recovery
    Chapter 28. Winter Quarters and a New Year’s Resolution.
    Chapter 29. The Final Parade.
    Chapter 30. Post-War Aftermath.

Appendices:   
Uniforms and Clothing.
    Weapons and Accoutrements.
    Living in Barracks and on Campaign.
    Food and Drink: Official Military Rations.
                Non-regulation Food Supplies.
    Clothing the Regimental Women and Children.
    Sickness and Disability.
    Crime and Punishment.

Notes:

Bibliography:

Illustration Credits:

Index:

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“With a labour of love like Feltoe’s Redcoated Ploughboys, there is a difficult balance between presenting enough general information to inform the non-historian, enough specific content to interest the historian and enough context so that both understand how your specific observations fit into a larger narrative. I’m happy to say that Feltoe achieves it.”

Editorial Reviews

With a labour of love like Feltoe’s Redcoated Ploughboys, there is a difficult balance between presenting enough general information to inform the non-historian, enough specific content to interest the historian and enough context so that both understand how your specific observations fit into a larger narrative. I’m happy to say that Feltoe achieves it.

From the Publisher

[The Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canadas] dedicated service and efforts have faded into the dust of histories written about the War of 1812. Redcoated Ploughboys brings the story of this regiment back to life, revealing a fascinating lost chapter in Canadas early military history.

The Tribune

A detailed collection of battles, raids, military politics and human relations.

The Guelph Mercury

...an outstanding regimental history.

War of 1812 magazine

Redcoated Ploughboys is a perfect book for the 1812 war enthusiast, or anyone interested in Napoleonic era warfare.

Esprit de Corps magazine