Concise History of the Mormon Battalion in the Mexican War: 1846-1947

This is a detailed account of the Mormon Battalion by a participant who kept a faithful journal of the march.
Recognized as the longest military march in modern history, the Battalion was painfully separated from their families and journeyed into the unexplored and waterless Southwest. Upon finally arriving to their destination in California, they are only met with more hardships, sickness and malpracticing medics. Yet, despite all of the challenges and heartache, members of the Battalion ch...