{"product_id":"amphibious-campaign-for-west-florida-wilburt-s-brown-9780817350161","title":"Amphibious Campaign for West Florida and Louisiana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrategy, sea, and swamp--redefining the battle that shaped America's Gulf frontier.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmphibious Campaign for West Florida and Louisiana, 1814-1815\u003c\/i\u003e is a definitive military history of the Gulf Coast operations that culminated in the Battle of New Orleans, one of the most pivotal engagements of the War of 1812. Written by retired Marine Corps Major General Wilburt S. Brown, this book offers a deeply analytical and interpretive account of the campaign, grounded in a meticulous review of primary sources and informed by modern military doctrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrown examines the strategic decisions, logistical challenges, and tactical maneuvers of both British and American forces as they vied for control of West Florida and Louisiana. He reconstructs the complex amphibious operations, the coordination between naval and land forces, and the leadership of figures such as Andrew Jackson and Sir Edward Pakenham. With military precision and narrative clarity, Brown brings to life the suspense and significance of the campaign, emphasizing its broader implications for American sovereignty and military development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume stands out not only for its scholarly rigor but also for its ability to engage readers with the drama and urgency of historical warfare. It remains one of the most authoritative accounts of the Gulf Coast theater and is essential reading for historians, military scholars, and anyone interested in the evolution of American defense strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Wilburt S. Brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0817350160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780817350161\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University Alabama Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/30\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 6.70w x 0.80d","brand":"Wilburt S. Brown","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48807872495871,"sku":"9780817350161","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/amphibious-campaign-for-west-florida-wilburt-s-brown-9780817350161","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}