America Unknown Wars eBook William S Shepard
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An ancestor had fought in a war that I’d never heard of, King Philip’s War. It took place in 1675-1676, in early colonial Massachusetts. We vacationed in the Berkshires in western Massachusetts, and from there it was an easy drive to Deerfield, now a sleepy prep school town, but then, it was on the frontier. King Philip’s War, waged between the settlers and the Wampanoag Indians led by the son of Massasoit, who had helped William Bradford and the Pilgrims at the Plymouth settlement, raged throughout Massachusetts, destroying half of the towns. It was perhaps the worst war in American history, from the standpoint of damage and casualties proportional to population.
I then wondered about other unknown conflicts. We have heard about the French and Indian War (1754-1760), but the details are elusive. It was a war started by a skirmish led by the young Colonel George Washington in the unchartered Ohio Territory. It notably featured the capture of Quebec in 1759, and the battle on the Plains of Abraham in which both commanders, Wolfe and Montcalm, died. The concluding event in North America was the capture of Montreal in 1760, although the peace treaty was not signed until three years later. To some extent it was a proving ground for the Revolution.
The War of 1812 (1812-1815) has left us with the National Anthem and a host of stirring battle slogans, but why was it fought? We tried to capture Canada in failed expeditions. In a war of great surprises, perhaps the most heartening for the United States was the performance of its fledgling Navy against the British superpower. The conflict did establish two distinct nations, Canada and the United States – and the main ground battle, which desgtroyed a national political party, and elevated Andrew Jackson to the White House, was fought after the treaty of peace had been signed at Ghent!
The Mexican War (1846-1848) was opposed by Congressman Abraham Lincoln, but it expanded America’s reach exponentially, making us a continental power. It had been preceded by the Texas Revolution, and a period of independence for the Republic of Texas, which was recognized by Great Britain, France and the United States! Annexation of Texas to the United States became a national issue, which probably made war with Mexico inevitable when it occurred. The Alamo was a rallying cry, but that battle had taken place 10 years before the Mexican War broke out. Here politics were never far from the battlefield, as the White House tried unsuccessfully to keep opposition Whig Party commanders from achieving national prominence.
The Spanish-American War (1898) made the United States a power with global reach. Fought over perceived Spanish injustices to its Cuban subjects, the United States Navy achieved startling successes at the Battles of Manila Bay and Santiago de Cuba. Imperialism became the campaign issue of the 1900 presidential election, which featured Governor Theodore Roosevelt as President McKinley’s running mate. There has probably never been a shorter war (10 weeks) with more far reaching consequences.
Each of these unknown wars demanded sacrifice, and is part of our national legacy. Have we learned the crucial lessons that each left us? An annotated bibliography is included for those who wish to know even more about these fascinating conflicts.
America Unknown Wars eBook William S Shepard
I just finished "America's Unknown Wars" late last night. William Shepard has done a great job in compiling a bit of history that barely anybody talks about in this easy-to-read collection of essays. I've been a history teacher for going on twenty years, and I learned new things in his book. Little discussed history has always interested me the most, so I was eager to dig into this book. It didn't disappoint.I enjoyed all four of the sections. The Spanish-American War has always been of particular interest to me, and it's covered quite nicely. That's been called a "splendid little war", but it had a tremendous impact on both US and world history. It was nice to see Mr. Shepard discuss it.
This isn't an in depth text book. It's a relatively light read that moves along at a good clip. It's an overview. I'd recommend this book to anybody with an interest in US history.
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America Unknown Wars eBook William S Shepard Reviews
I found this work to be well-written and focused on the topic in a succinct way. Except for a few grammatical errors, I enjoyed the read. I would recommend this book for anyone interested in learning about the violent side of America. The reader will be surprised at the level!
I'm a history buff -- light and the President of our local Historical Society. This was a little gem. Well written and a good overview of the material. Concise and to the point. Mr. Shepard's writing is very readable and it is obviously by a seasoned author. Read this and then pick which war you would like to get into greater depth.
When I was going to school, I was an engineering major in college and had no wish or inclination to study American History. All my knowledge of the "Unknown Wars" in America came in about five pages in grammar school texts and another ten pages in high-school. Those few words tended to concern the heroes of the wars, with little about the whys and wherefores that led up to the wars and their influence on our history.
Mr. Shepard entertainingly examines five unknown wars in our history, emphasizing the why and wherefore of each war. These wars had an influence on our history and our choice of leaders which seems to be ignored in the history books.
In chronological order they are
King Philip's War, when colonial Massachusetts was almost totally destroyed.
The French and Indian War which concluded King Philip's War, produced George Washington as a military leader, and led to the Revolution.
The War of 1812 where the English torched our White House before we turned the tide of the war toward victory, and gained a national perspective.
The Mexican War which culminated in the annexation of Texas to the USA, and possibly led to the Civil War.
The Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection which directly flowed from it, and led to our present age of far flung international commitments.
Mr. Shepard's book skillfully tells the "real story" of each of the wars and their consequences . His writing style is very readable. I enjoyed the book very much. You will, too!
Very good brief histories of some of this country's lesser known wars. A good introduction to the history of our forefathers thinking about are nation.
This book is rivetting. Truly a masterpiece in historical authorship.I particularly enjoyed some references to movies I have enjoyed as well as refernces to people I have heard of in other contexts.
As a history buff, I found this to be a good work talking about the wars that American's typically don't learn about. I picked it up for free, and would definitely recommend.
America's Unknown Wars is another wonderful surprise from Bill Shepard. Usually a person finishes the read and then writes a review. I could not wait. This is an exciting adventure, history at it's finest. The Mexican War, the 3rd essay, is a treasure trove of lost history. We all remember The Alamo but why? Did you know the Americans were invited to settle in Mexico much like the invitation from the Canadians in the late 1800's? How about the abolished slavery in Mexico long before the American Civil War? What does that have to do with Texas and the Alamo? Ah ha! When you walk past a sign that says Los Niños do you know these were kids, heros of the Mexican War? This essay alone is worth the 5 stars. Thanks once again. And now on to essay #4.
I just finished "America's Unknown Wars" late last night. William Shepard has done a great job in compiling a bit of history that barely anybody talks about in this easy-to-read collection of essays. I've been a history teacher for going on twenty years, and I learned new things in his book. Little discussed history has always interested me the most, so I was eager to dig into this book. It didn't disappoint.
I enjoyed all four of the sections. The Spanish-American War has always been of particular interest to me, and it's covered quite nicely. That's been called a "splendid little war", but it had a tremendous impact on both US and world history. It was nice to see Mr. Shepard discuss it.
This isn't an in depth text book. It's a relatively light read that moves along at a good clip. It's an overview. I'd recommend this book to anybody with an interest in US history.
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