The March of the Mormon Battalion

"The March of the Mormon Battalion" is a comprehensive historical account detailing one of the longest and most arduous infantry marches in American military history. Drawing from official records and the personal journals of those who served, Frank Alfred Golder provides a vivid narrative of the five hundred men who volunteered for the United States Army during the Mexican-American War. Set against the backdrop of the early Latter-day Saint migration, the work explores the unique motivations and spiritual resilience of these soldiers as they trekked over 2,000 miles from Iowa to the Pacific coast.

The book serves as a vital record of the 19th-century American West, capturing the challenges of navigating uncharted territories, the logistics of military expansion, and the significant contributions the battalion made to the development of California and the Southwest. By blending rigorous historical research with intimate first-hand accounts, "The March of the Mormon Battalion" offers readers a profound look at the intersection of religious conviction and national duty. This work remains an essential resource for those interested in military history, pioneer exploration, and the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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