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100 1 _aMcClellan, George B.
_q(George Brinton),
_d1826-1885
245 1 4 _aThe Mexican War diary of George B. McClellan
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-06-14
508 _aDavid E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Mexican War Diary of George B. McClellan" by George B. McClellan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It presents a detailed narrative of McClellan's experiences as a young officer during the Mexican-American War, specifically from late 1846 through 1847. The diary gives insight into both the military engagements and daily life of soldiers, reflecting on McClellan's character and the circumstances of the time. The opening of the diary begins with McClellan's departure from West Point and his journey to join General Taylor’s army in Mexico. He describes the poor conditions of transport and the challenges faced at Brazos de Santiago, including the harsh environment and lack of proper supplies. As he arrives in Mexico, he documents his observations on the land, local inhabitants, and the discomforts of military life, revealing a blend of youthful enthusiasm and critical reflections on the military's organization and the volunteer troops’ performance. The narrative sets the stage for the unfolding military campaigns in which McClellan finds himself, all while showcasing his personality and perspectives during an influential period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Princeton University Press, 1917
653 _aMcClellan, George B. (George Brinton), 1826-1885 -- Diaries
653 _aMexican War, 1846-1848 -- Personal narratives, American
653 _aSoldiers -- United States -- Diaries
700 1 _aMyers, William Starr,
_d1877-1956
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68308
999 _c109124
_d109124