Following the Battle of Wounded Knee in 1890, the US Cavalry were called into action again with the declaration of war against Spain in 1898. In the years that followed, cavalrymen saw action in a wide variety of theaters. This title takes a close look at the formation and experiences of the average cavalryman in this fascinating period of change and development, and also considers the cavalry officer corps. Numerous developments in dress, training equipment, weaponry and tactics are all covered here.
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This work discusses the numerous changes in cavalry appearance, organization and role in this key period of the development of warfare. It includes the cavalry's involvement in the Spanish American War, the China Relief Expedition, and the Philippine insurrection.
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Introduction; Chronology; Enlistment and Training; Officers; Uniforms and Insignia; Weapons; Daily Life; Cavalrymen on Campaign and in Battle; Collections, Museums and Re-enactment; Bibliography; Colour Plate Commentaries; Index
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781841766775
Publisert
2004-08-25
Utgiver
Vendor
Osprey Publishing
Vekt
224 gr
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
184 mm
Dybde
7 mm
Aldersnivå
U, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
64
Forfatter
Illustratør