A book detailing the military history of the Mormon Battalion. The Mormon Battalion was the only religiously-based group that served in the United States war against Mexico from 1846-1847.

In B. H. Roberts' 'The Mormon Battalion, Its History and Achievements', the author delves into the fascinating story of the Mormon Battalion, a unique military unit composed entirely of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Roberts meticulously details the battalion's involvement in the Mexican-American War and the challenges they faced during their historic march. The book offers a blend of military history, religious devotion, and personal anecdotes that provide a comprehensive look at this little-known chapter in American history. Roberts' writing style is engaging and informative, making the complex historical events accessible to all readers. The inclusion of maps, illustrations, and appendices further enhances the reader's understanding of the topic. This book is a valuable contribution to both Mormon and military history, shedding light on the courage and determination of these early pioneers. Readers with an interest in American expansionism, religious history, or military campaigns will find 'The Mormon Battalion' a captivating and informative read.

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Few events in the history of the American Far West from 1846 to 1849 did not involve the Mormon Battalion. The Battalion participated in the United States conquest of California and in the discovery of gold, opened four major wagon trails, and carried the news of gold east to an eager American public. Yet, the battalion is little known beyond Mormon history. This first complete history of the wide-ranging army unit restores it to its central place in Western history, and provides descendants a complete roster of the Battalion's members.

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Few events in the history of the American Far West from 1846 to 1849 did not involve the Mormon Battalion. The Battalion participated in the United States conquest of California and in the discovery of gold, opened four major wagon trails, and carried the news of gold east to an eager American public. Yet, the battalion is little known beyond Mormon history. This first complete history of the wide-ranging army unit restores it to its central place in Western history, and provides descendants a complete roster of the Battalion's members.

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On July 16, 1846 some 543 latter-day saints volunteered to enlist to aid the U.S. campaign against Mexico. This group of saints was known as the Mormon Battalion, and earned a place in the history of the West. During its 2,000 mile march its men cleared a wagon road from Santa Fe to San Diego and helped secure California as United States territory. Members of the Battalion helped preserve a feeble peace in southern California before the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended hostilities. They established a wagon road between the Gila and the Rio Grande, which influenced the U.S. government to make the Gadsden Purchase. They opened wagon roads that linked California with Salt Lake City via Carson and Cajon passes. A former member of the Battalion was arguably given credit for the discovery of gold in California, while others eventually participated in the gold rush and helped stimulate economic development in the Great Basin. These former LDS soldiers ultimately received favorable recognition both from their military commanders and from other non-Mormons for their industriousness and loyalty. And through it all, never fought a battle.

Excerpt from The Mormon Battalion: Its History and Achievements At this point Mr. Little seems to have taken up the matter personally and directly with the President, and under date of June lst addressed an Appeal to him. In it Mr Little expresses confidence in the President, else he would not have left his home to ask favors of him for his people (i. E., the Mormons). He gave an account of himself and his forefathers, who fought in the bat tles of the Revolution of his own character, vouched for by his letters of introduction from men of high standing; and then avers that the people he represents are of as high character as himself. I come to you, he said, fully believing that you will not suffer me to depart without rendering me some pecuniary assistance. Our brethren in the west are compelled to go [west]; and we in the eastern country are determined to go and live, and, if necessary, to suffer and die with them. Our determinations are fixed and cannot be changed. From twelve to fifteen thousand have already left Nauvoo for California, and many others are making ready to go. Some have gone around Cape Horn, and I trust before this time have landed at the Bay of San Francisco. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.