Mr. Polk's Army

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The book explores the daily lives of soldiers during the Mexican War through personal diaries and journals, revealing shared experiences across ranks. It highlights mundane challenges like poor food and boredom, while uncovering a political consciousness among troops, some of whom openly displayed their affiliations. Adopting a "new" military history perspective, it delves into the cultural, social, and political dimensions of the army, examining leadership styles of figures like Zachary Taylor and Winfield Scott. This work is essential for understanding 19th-century military history.