Redcoated Ploughboys
The Volunteer Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada, 1813–1815
- Publisher
- Dundurn Press
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2012
- Category
- Canada, Pre-Confederation (to 1867), 19th Century
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781554889983
- Publish Date
- Mar 2012
- List Price
- $35.00
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Description
2013 Heritage Toronto Award — Shortlisted
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.
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 the Redpath Sugar Museum and is active as a living history reenactor, portraying the life of a Canadian militia soldier from the Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada regiment in the War of 1812-1815. His other publications include Redcoated Ploughboys. He lives in Brampton, Ontario.
Awards
- Short-listed, Heritage Toronto Award
Editorial Reviews
A detailed collection of battles, raids, military politics and human relations.
The Guelph Mercury
[The Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canadas] 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 back to life, revealing a fascinating lost chapter in Canadas early military history.
The Tribune
Redcoated Ploughboys is a perfect book for the 1812 war enthusiast, or anyone interested in Napoleonic era warfare.
Esprit de Corps magazine
...an outstanding regimental history.
War of 1812 magazine
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