The United States Army 1783–1811

A meticulously-researched study of a dramatic and confused period in American military history, illustrated with many rare and important paintings and drawings.

This title charts the evolution of the US army from the disbanding continental army following the revolution to the eve of renewed war with Britain. It focuses on the history of the US army, charting the first major transitional period.The immediate 'prequel' to Men-at-Arms 'United States Army 1812-14', covering the crucial period between the end of the Revolutionary war and the resumption of war with Britain in 1812. It was in this period that the decision was taken (just) that the USA should even have an army. It was a colourful transitional force, 'Mad Anthony' Wayne's Legion fought some significant battles against the Indians; a regular army was founded, and grew from scattered wilderness garrisons to a conventional force able to face the British regulars and Canadian volunteers in 1812-14.