Defense Of Brigadier General W. Hull (1814) - William Hull - Bog

Defense Of Brigadier General W. Hull (1814) is a historical book written by William Hull. It is a detailed account of the events leading up to and during the War of 1812, specifically the actions of Brigadier General William Hull. Hull was the commander of the American forces during the invasion of Canada in 1812, but he surrendered his troops to the British without a fight. This act led to his court-martial and eventual conviction for cowardice and neglect of duty. In this book, Hull defends himself against these charges and provides a detailed account of his decisions and actions during the invasion. He argues that he was not given adequate support from the government and that his troops were ill-equipped and poorly trained. He also claims that he was misled by false intelligence and that he made the best decisions he could under the circumstances. The book provides a valuable historical perspective on the War of 1812 and the actions of one of its key figures. It sheds light on the challenges faced by American forces during the invasion of Canada and the difficult decisions made by their commanders. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American military history or the War of 1812.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.