Awards
- Short-listed for Heritage Toronto Award 2013 (Canada)
- Short-listed for Heritage Toronto Book Award 2013
- Shortlisted for Heritage Toronto Book Award 2013.
Overview
2013 Heritage Toronto Award - Shortlisted Redcoated Ploughboys brings the story of the Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada to life, revealing a fascinating lost chapter in military history. In 1812, the future of British North America hung in the balance as the United States declared war with the avowed goal of conquering the Canadas and removing British influence from the continent forever. In response, a corps of men, drawn from every walk of life and social stratum of Upper Canada, stepped forward to defend their fledgling colony by volunteering to serve in the Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada. After undergoing rigorous training, and fighting with distinction in numerous skirmishes and battles, it earned the prestigious battle honour Niagara. The regiment was disbanded at the conclusion of the war, and with the passage of time, its dedicated service and efforts have faded into the dust of histories written about the War of 1812. Redcoated Ploughboys brings the story of this regiment, and the men who served in it, back to life, revealing a fascinating lost chapter in Canada's early military history.
Full Product Details
Author: Richard Feltoe
Publisher: Dundurn Group Ltd
Imprint: Dundurn Group Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 25.40cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 1.020kg
ISBN: 9781554889983
ISBN 10: 1554889987
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 10 May 2012
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
Redcoated Ploughboys is a perfect book for the 1812 war enthusiast, or anyone interested in Napoleonic era warfare. a detailed collection of battles, raids, military politics and human relations. - The Guelph Mercury (Guelph, ON; circ: 13,911), title mention in article about War of 1812 books, May 25, 2012 [The Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canadas] dedicated service and efforts have faded into the dust of histories written about the War of 1812. Redcoated Ploughboys brings the story of this regiment back to life, revealing a fascinating lost chapter in Canadas early military history. - The Tribune (Canada) June 2012 Written as a narrative history, this almost encyclopedic volume will be treasured by all re-enactors and by all who find fascination in the minutiae of military campaigns. - Ontario Historical Society Bulletin (Canada) June 2012 Redcoated Ploughboys is a well researched, written and illustrated book that is a model of regimental history. It will appeal to the professional historian, the re-enacting and wargaming communities and the casual reader. Highly recommended. - Napoleon-series.org/Warof1812.com, The War of 1812 magazine Donald E. Graves June 2012
Redcoated Ploughboys is a perfect book for the 1812 war enthusiast, or anyone interested in Napoleonic era warfare.
Redcoated Ploughboys is a perfect book for the 1812 war enthusiast, or anyone interested in Napoleonic era warfare. a detailed collection of battles, raids, military politics and human relations. - The Guelph Mercury (Guelph, ON; circ: 13,911), title mention in article about War of 1812 books, May 25, 2012
Author Information
Richard Feltoe was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and holds a degree in economics from the University of London . He is the curator and corporate archivist for Redpath Sugar Limited and is active as a living history reenactor, re-creating the life of a Canadian militia soldier from the War of 1812. He lives in Brampton, Ontario.
