The Battle of Oriskany 1777: the Conflict for the Mohawk Valley During the American War of Independence

by Ellis H. Roberts

Book Overview

The battle for the Mohawk

Throughout history there have been many battles but few, other than those that were momentous, have endured in the collective memory. The Battle of Oriskany will be memorable for some as featuring in the classic novel (and subsequently movie) of Walter D. Edmonds book 'Drums along the Mohawk.' Its historical significance, the subject of this book, is no less interesting. It became for example one of the bloodiest encounters...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0857064746
• ISBN13: 9780857064745
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Leonaur Ltd
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"