U.S. Marines 1810: Florida Campaign — Perry Comer

The year is 1810, the Marine Corps have survived not being abolished by Congress. Short of experienced officers, Thomas Hardy recently of England's Sixtieth Foot secures a commission in the Marine Corps. Hardy's expertise with the Baker rifle and his acquired knowledge of skirmishing learned during the Peninsula War are put to the test in the contested Spanish territory of Florida. Hardy must prove his worth by finding and wiping out a band of Spanish cutthroats. A company of Spanish regulars add to Hardy's difficulties. He is a fighting officer and a leader of men.U.S. Marines 1810: The Florida Campaign is meticulously researched work of historical fiction. It is the first book of the series that will trace the history of the United States Marie Corps.