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Redcoated Ploughboys: The Volunteer Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada, 1813-1815 Paperback - 2012

by Richard Feltoe

In 1812, the future of North America hung in the balance when the United States declared war on Britain. In response, a corps of men volunteered for the Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada. This book brings the story of the regiment back to life, revealing a fascinating lost chapter in military history.

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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.

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  • Title Redcoated Ploughboys: The Volunteer Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada, 1813-1815
  • Author Richard Feltoe
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 432
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Dundurn Press
  • Date 2012
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9781554889983 / 1554889987
  • Weight 2.26 lbs (1.03 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.98 x 9.05 x 1.04 in (22.81 x 22.99 x 2.64 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 19th Century
    • Cultural Region: Canadian
  • Dewey Decimal Code 971.034

About the author

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.
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Toronto: Dundurn, 2003. Paperback. As New. The story of a volunteer regiment that defended Canada during The War of 1812 with the United States. Tight binding. No chips, tears, creases or written inscripions. Richly illustrated with maps and photographs. With Appendices - careers of selected individuals; weapons and accoutrements; living in barracks; food and drink; clothing; sickness and disability; crime and punishment. Size: 8vo (8" to 9"). 430 pp.
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