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9781841766775

US Cavalryman 1891-1920

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  • ISBN13:

    9781841766775

  • ISBN10:

    1841766771

  • Format: Trade Paper
  • Copyright: 2004-08-20
  • Publisher: Osprey Publishing
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Summary

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.

Author Biography

Alexander M. Bielakowski has a PhD from Kansas State University. He has written numerous articles on military history, and has a special interest in inter-war cavalry. In 2000 he was awarded a West Point Fellowship in Military History. Alexander is currently Assistant Professor of History at the University of Findlay, Ohio.

Table of Contents

Introductionp. 4
Chronologyp. 6
Enlistment and Trainingp. 8
Officersp. 13
Uniforms and Insigniap. 14
Weaponsp. 18
Daily Lifep. 22
Cavalrymen on Campaign and in Battlep. 30
Post-Indian Wars period and Spanish-American War
Boxer Rebellion
Philippine Insurrection and Moro Wars
Mexican Punitive Expedition
World War I
Museumsp. 52
Re-Enactmentp. 54
Bibliographyp. 57
Color Plate Commentariesp. 60
Indexp. 64
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