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The incredible War of 1812:

a military history
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Robin Brass Studio, 1999 - History - 397 pages
Hitsman's account of the War of 1812 is regarded by many experts as the best one-volume history of that conflict. It is an engrossing story of the causes of the war and of the campaigns and battles that raged on land and water, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. This new paperback edition, edited by Donald E. Graves, contains the entire text of the original edition and much new material.

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User Review  - Jerome - Goodreads

This book is almost entirely pure military history, and as such it succeeds admirably. However, this also means it's a little dry. It provides many good maps, pictures, and detailed addenda. In ... Read full review

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User Review  - Brett - Goodreads

I'll admit I'm partial to Donald Graves, the way he writes history and his editing. That said JM Hitsman's republished edition tied together some areas of the War of 1812 that were missing for me. As ... Read full review

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Contents

Preparations for War
31
THE CANADAS AT
49
August 1812
65
Copyright

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The incredible War of 1812: a military history
The incredible War of 1812: a military history
J. Mackay Hitsman
Snippet view - 1965
The Incredible War of 1812: A Military History
The Incredible War of 1812: A Military History
J. Mackay Hitsman,Donald E. Graves
No preview available - 2001

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About the author (1999)

Donald E. Graves is an internationally renowned military historian best known for his books on the War of 1812, but also specializing in the Second World War. He has written many books, including Where Right and Glory Lead and South Albertas and is a former member of the writing team for the official history of the Royal Canadian Navy.

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TitleThe incredible War of 1812: a military history
AuthorsJ. Mackay Hitsman, Donald E. Graves
EditorDonald E. Graves
Editionrevised, illustrated
PublisherRobin Brass Studio, 1999
Original fromthe University of Wisconsin - Madison
Digitized27 Oct 2010
ISBN1896941133, 9781896941134
Length397 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Canada
Canada History War of 1812
Canada History, Military
History / Canada / Pre-Confederation (to 1867)
History / Europe / Great Britain
History / Military / General
History / Military / Other
History / Military / United States
History / United States / 19th Century
United States
United States History War of 1812
  
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