American Military History: The Middle Years, 1815-1916 A
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Chapter a American Military History: The Middle Years, 1815-1916 Richard I. Somnsers A NDREW Jackson’s decisive victory at New Orleans on % January ushered in the year 1815. This battle that began a year also ended an era during which several of the great powers of Europe had threatened the interests, sometimes even the security, of the fledgling United States. For the next hundred years European countries directly posed no serious threat to Ameriqa”s vital interests, and the United States, in turn, did not actively involve itself in the European state system. Friction with foreign nations that did arise was usually settled with a maximum of diplomacy and a minimum of force. This absence of major foreign threats, together with the natural protection afforded by vast oceans, profoundly influ- enced the course of American history in these middle years. This “era of free security,” as one scholar has termed it,’ enabled the nation to concentrate on domestic political and economic development, free from concern over danger from abroad. The armed farces generally played a relatively minor role during this period. Except during emergencies they were small, consumed few resources, embraced only a minuscule fraction of the population, and basically remained outside popular conscious- ness. Yet, however small, armed forces did exist during these years, so they do have a military history. Understanding the national context in which they functioned is essential to comprehending that history. Rut following their experiences and development is equally important. The Army’s prime responsibility throughout this period was the long, slow, grinding task of advancing and securing the frontier against the Indians, thereby establishing the degree of safety in which westward expansion could Dr. Sommers (Ph.D., Rice] is an archivist-historian at the U.S. Army Military History Institute. He has published numerous articles on the Civil War and a baok, Richmo ...
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