The Making of America, Volume 9Making of America, 1904 |
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... fleet for the control of Lake Erie . He captured a British brig , bought such American boats as he could , and then built five more vessels out of green timber cut from the shores of the lake . On September 10 he attacked the British ...
... fleet for the control of Lake Erie . He captured a British brig , bought such American boats as he could , and then built five more vessels out of green timber cut from the shores of the lake . On September 10 he attacked the British ...
Halaman 46
... fleet was at this time in the gulf of Mex- ico . Polk had sent John Slidell , who figured in the Trent affair with Mason in 1861 , to Mexico to negotiate , it is suppos- ed , for the purchase of California , which Polk , it is believed ...
... fleet was at this time in the gulf of Mex- ico . Polk had sent John Slidell , who figured in the Trent affair with Mason in 1861 , to Mexico to negotiate , it is suppos- ed , for the purchase of California , which Polk , it is believed ...
Halaman 68
... fleet as regards maneuver , and this large number of transports straggled across from Florida open to attack and destruction by any small war vessels that might be able to slip out of Ha- vana harbor and elude the American warships that ...
... fleet as regards maneuver , and this large number of transports straggled across from Florida open to attack and destruction by any small war vessels that might be able to slip out of Ha- vana harbor and elude the American warships that ...
Halaman 69
... fleet now known to be there . Immediately upon effecting the landing , which met with small opposition on the part of the enemy , a base was es- tablished at Siboney , a small village on the coast , and steps were taken to surround the ...
... fleet now known to be there . Immediately upon effecting the landing , which met with small opposition on the part of the enemy , a base was es- tablished at Siboney , a small village on the coast , and steps were taken to surround the ...
Halaman 71
... fleet and the arrival of General Miles put a new aspect on affairs and the campaign of Santiago was over . The Americans then turned their attention to Porto Rico . This rich island , while never so oppressed as Cuba , was also a victim ...
... fleet and the arrival of General Miles put a new aspect on affairs and the campaign of Santiago was over . The Americans then turned their attention to Porto Rico . This rich island , while never so oppressed as Cuba , was also a victim ...
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Halaman 166 - Whatever argument may be drawn from particular examples superficially viewed, a thorough examination of the subject will evince that the art of war is at once comprehensive and complicated, that it demands much previous study, and that the possession of it in its most improved and perfect state is always of great moment to the security of a nation.
Halaman 1 - It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world ; so far I mean as we are now at liberty to do it ; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements. I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy.
Halaman 127 - ... helpless, of the age requiring nurture, and of the sex entitled to protection from the free agency of the parent and the husband. The organization of the militia is yet more indispensable to the liberties of the country. It is only by an effective militia that we can at once enjoy the repose of peace and bid defiance to foreign aggression...
Halaman 59 - He was a foe without hate ; a friend without treachery; a soldier without cruelty ; a victor without oppression, and a victim without murmuring. He was a public officer without vices; a private citizen without wrong; a neighbor without reproach; a Christian without hypocrisy; a man without guile.
Halaman 107 - ... to the supervision of the Chief of Staff; and to perform such other military duties not otherwise assigned by law as may be from time to time prescribed by the President.
Halaman 130 - ... provide himself with a good musket i»io or firelock, a sufficient bayonet and belt, two spare flints? and a knapsack, a pouch with a box therein, to contain not less than twenty-four cartridges, suited to the bore of his musket or firelock, each cartridge to contain a proper quantity of powder and ball ; or with a good rifle, knapsack, shot pouch and powder horn, twenty balls, suited to the bore of his rifle, and a quarter of a pound of powder...
Halaman 171 - I give it as my fixed opinion that but for our graduated cadets the war between the United States and Mexico might and probably would have lasted four or five years with, in its first half, more defeats than victories falling to our share ; whereas in less than two campaigns, we conquered a great country and a peace without the loss of a single battle or skirmish.
Halaman 132 - Besides, the sudden change in their manner of living, particularly in their lodging, brings on sickness in many, impatience in all, and such an unconquerable desire of returning to their respective homes that it not only produces shameful and scandalous desertions among themselves, but infuses the like spirit in others.
Halaman 271 - So far from being in any way a provocation to war, an adequate and highly trained navy is the best guaranty against war. the cheapest and most effective peace insurance. The cost of building and maintaining such a navy represents the very lightest premium for insuring peace which this Nation can possibly pay.
Halaman 46 - The cup of forbearance had been exhausted, even before the recent information from the frontier of the Del Norte. But now, after reiterated menaces, Mexico has passed the boundary of the United States, has invaded our territory, and shed American blood upon the American soil.