This firsthand account offers a gripping and detailed portrait of the Indiana Brigade, a volunteer unit that fought in the Mexican-American War. Written by one of its members, Isaac Smith, it provides a unique perspective on the military and political complexities of this little-known conflict. From the battles of Monterrey and Buena Vista to the long and grueling campaign in the Sierra Madre, this book transports the reader back in time to one of the most important chapters in American military history.

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