Research Catalog

Title

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

Author

Gaff, Alan D.

Publication

Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, c2004.

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Description

xix, 419 p. : ill., maps; 27 cm.

Series Statement

Campaigns and commanders ; v. 4

Uniform Title

Campaigns and commanders ; 4.

Subject

• Indians of North America > Northwest, Old > Wars
• Indians of North America > Wars > 1790-1794
• Indians of North America > Wars > Northwest, Old
• Northwest, Old > History > 1775-1865
• Wayne's Campaign, 1794
• Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Bibliography (note)

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

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

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.

ISBN

0806135859 (alk. paper)

LCCN

^^2003063413

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library