Company "A" Corps of Engineers, U.S.A., 1846-1848, in the Mexican War
By: by Gustavus Woodson Smith ; edited by Leonne M. Hudson.
Contributors: Hudson, Leonne M.
Publisher: Kent State University Press
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Kent, Ohio
Language: eng
Number of pages: 96
Subjects: Smith, Gustavus Woodson, 1822-1896.; United States. Army. Corps of Engineers -- History -- 19th century.; Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Engineering and construction.; Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Regimental histories -- United States.; Military engineering -- United States -- History -- 19th century.; Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Personal narratives, American.; Military engineers -- United States -- Biography.
Genres: Personal narratives, American.; Biography.
Description: "This important memoir illuminates life within the U.S. Regular Army of the antebellum years. The U.S. Company of Sappers, Miners, and Pontooniers, which Congress authorized on May 13, 1846, quickly became one of the army's elite units. During the Mexico City campaign, Company "A" played a significant role in scouting, building fortifications, and settling artillery batteries. Gustavus Woodson Smith, the unit commander and author of the text, describes the training and discipline of the enlisted soldiers.

His commentary also provides interesting insights into the early careers of future Civil War generals - Lee, Beauregard, Pemberton, and McClellan. The narrative is a striking testament to the impact of West Point-trained officers on the course of the war and to the effectiveness of Winfield Scott's army."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 91-92) and index.