Rogers' Rangers and the French and Indian War

U.S. Landmark Books #63

by Bradford Smith

An account of the battle between five companies of Rogers' Rangers and the French and Indians during the French and Indian War.

Genres: History

184 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1956

Reviews

[Amy Meyers · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Interesting, but not overly thorough account of the French and Indian War, and an especially tough group of American colonials who were like the Marines of the army. The English generals who were sent over were for the most part inept, and didn’t manage to earn the Americans’ respect. Descriptions were a bit violent in a couple spots. In some parts, it was dry and confusing because it listed lots of rivers or locations without a map. One map was included for one battle’s account. Although the book explained well the need to defend their homes from murderous tribal groups, it didn’t explain why the British and French were fighting, which seems like an oversight when half the book at least is about battles between the British and French. My kids have enjoyed some other Landmarks more than this one, but some parts will certainly stick with us.

[Caleb Meyers · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an amazing tale. Roger's got snubbed out of his monument in Canada for his libertarian principles, but he got this book, which I think is better. This book proves again, when you have a monarchy (or a president who controls the army) you fight a lot of pointless wars.

Britain has fought with America, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Russia, Italy, Turkey, Austria, China, India, South Africa, Japan, Myanmar, Afghanistan, and Romania of the top of my head.

[Bryan · Rating 1 out of 5]

I am no non-fiction history buff, but I gave it a try because it was my future passed father-in-law's. He loved everything war/ military.