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Conquering the American Wilderness: The Triumph of European Warfare in the Colonial Northeast (Native Americans of the Northeast,Used
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A study of military tactics and strategy before the War of Independence, this book reexamines the conquest of the North American wilderness and its native peoples by colonial settlers. Historians have long believed that the peculiar conditions of the New World, coupled with the success of Indians tactics, forced the colonists to abandon traditional European methods of warfare and to develop a new 'American' style of combat. By combining firearms with guerrillalike native tactics, colonial commanders were able not only to subdue their Indian adversaries but eventually to prevail against more conventionally trained British forces during the American Revolution. Yet upon closer scrutiny, this common understanding of early American warfare turns out to be more myth than reality. As Guy Chet reveals, clashes between colonial and Indian forces during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries did not lead to a reevaluation and transformation of conventional military doctrine. On the contrary, the poor performance of the settlers during King Philip's War (167576) and King William's War (16891697) prompted colonial magistrates to address the shortcomings of their military forces through a greater reliance on British troops and imperial administrators. Thus, as the eighteenth century wore on, growing military success in the New England colonies reflected an increasing degree of British planning, administration, participation, and command. The colonies' military and political leadership, Chet argues, never rejected the timetested principles of European warfare, and even during the American War of Independence, the republic's military leadership looked to Europe for guidance in the art of combat.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Conquering the American Wilderness'? A: The book examines military tactics and strategies used by European settlers in the colonial Northeast, particularly before the American War of Independence, and challenges the traditional understanding of early American warfare.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Conquering the American Wilderness' is Guy Chet.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 30, 2003.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the evolution of military tactics, the role of British influence in colonial warfare, and the interactions between colonial forces and Native Americans.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: Yes, the book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 248 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: Who is the target audience for this book? A: The book is aimed at readers interested in American history, military strategy, and the interactions between European settlers and Native Americans.
- Q: Does the book provide insight into Native American tactics? A: Yes, the book discusses the tactical approaches of Native Americans and how they influenced colonial military strategies.
- Q: What is the significance of this book in understanding American military history? A: It offers a reevaluation of early American warfare, highlighting the British influence and challenging myths surrounding the development of a distinct 'American' style of combat.