{"product_id":"the-mexican-soldier-1837-1847-joseph-hefter-softcover","title":"The Mexican Soldier, 1837-1847 - Joseph Hefter - Softcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1958, historian and illustrator, Joseph Hefter and colleagues, self-published one of the classics of modern military history, \"El Soldado Mexicano, 1837-1847.\" The only printed edition quickly became the standard reference on the appearance and organization of the Mexican Army in the period of the Texas War of Independence through the Mexican- American War of 1846-48. Hardly a book written on these events since 1958 does not cite Hefter's work, yet it became scarce and the surviving copies show the effects of time on their pulp pages and covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot merely a reprint, color quality has been restored to the eight original plates, plus seven more b\u0026amp;w plates have now been \"colorized\" based on uniform data in the text, and all of which have been significantly increased in size. Four more Hefter plates from other publications round out the work. Further, three full color pages of Mexican Army Colors, Standards, Guidons, and Pennants (most never before seen in print) realized by Eric Cox add a dimension missing from the original work. A number of line drawings by Hefter have been provided by other sources for use in this new edition, as well as extra photos and drawings of more uniform details and equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides being the best single source on uniforms for the period, \"The Mexican Soldier\" details the tactics, organization, and weaponry of the Army, answering many--if not all--of the questions of what made this remarkable army function as it did. There are useful tables of OB's for the major battles of the Mexican War, sections on the Army Health Corps, information on the soldiers themselves (heights, illnesses, pay, discipline, etc).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is in\u003cstrong\u003e Very Good \u003c\/strong\u003econdition. There is some minor marking and fading cover. There is some very minor shelf wear. As always, the item shown in the photos is the one you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mike B","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52453022695655,"sku":"TWLMB093","price":69.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8511\/5879\/files\/2TWL_091_2dc99034-dce7-4b9b-8de4-3456421d750e.jpg?v=1785903712","url":"https:\/\/thewarlibrary.com.au\/products\/the-mexican-soldier-1837-1847-joseph-hefter-softcover","provider":"The War Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}