Mormon Battalion: Its History And Achievements

The Mormon Battalion: Its History and Achievements is a historical account of the Mormon Battalion, a group of approximately 500 Mormon men who were enlisted by the United States government to serve in the Mexican-American War from 1846 to 1847. The book was written by B. H. Roberts, a prominent Mormon historian and leader, and was first published in 1919.The book provides a detailed history of the battalion, including its formation, its journey from Iowa to California, its involvement in several key battles, and its eventual disbandment. Roberts also discusses the experiences of individual members of the battalion, including their hardships, challenges, and triumphs.In addition to recounting the battalion's military achievements, Roberts also explores the religious and cultural significance of the battalion for the Mormon community. He discusses how the battalion's service helped to establish the Mormons as loyal citizens of the United States and helped to pave the way for their eventual settlement in the West.Overall, The Mormon Battalion: Its History and Achievements is a comprehensive and insightful account of an important chapter in Mormon and American history. It provides a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating period of American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.