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Between the War of 1812 and the Civil War, General William S. Harney became one of the bestknown military figures in America. In a career aided by Andrew Jackson and the concept of an expansible army, Harney saw duty in virtually every part of the country and participated in most of the key military episodes of his time. He chased remnants of Lafitte pirates in Louisiana, campaigned with Abraham Lincoln and Zachary Taylor during the Black Hawk War, developed Vietnamstyle riverine tactics that ended the Second Seminole War, and led Winfield Scott's cavalry in the Mexican War. In the 1850s Harney devised the army's largest and most successful preCivil War campaign against Plains Indians, commanded troops charged with upholding federal authority in Kansas and Utah, and almost provoked hostilities with Great Britain in the Pacific Northwest. Removed from command amid false charges of disloyalty during the Missouri secession crisis, he returned as a leading member of the Indian Peace Commission of 186768.Harney was bold, ambitious, and innovative, but also impulsive, vindictive, and violent. His career illustrates the nineteenthcentury army's role in implementing federal policy, highlights its limited resources compared to its responsibilities, and illuminates key aspects of its organizational structure, the behavior of its officers, and its impact on personal lives.
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- Q: Who is the author of 'General William S. Harney: Prince of Dragoons'? A: The author of 'General William S. Harney: Prince of Dragoons' is George Rollie Adams.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on December 1, 2005.
- Q: How many pages does 'General William S. Harney: Prince of Dragoons' have? A: The book contains 399 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What format is 'General William S. Harney: Prince of Dragoons' available in? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: The book covers the period between the War of 1812 and the Civil War.
- Q: What are some significant events mentioned in the book? A: The book discusses Harney's involvement in the Black Hawk War, the Mexican War, and the Second Seminole War, among others.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'General William S. Harney: Prince of Dragoons'? A: The book explores themes such as military leadership, federal policy implementation, and the organizational structure of the nineteenth-century army.
- Q: Is there any information about General Harney's character in the book? A: Yes, the book portrays General Harney as bold, ambitious, and innovative, but also impulsive and vindictive.
- Q: In which category is this book listed? A: The book is categorized under 'United States'.