US Cavalryman 1891–1920 (Warrior) - Softcover

Bielakowski, Alexander

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841766771 ISBN 13: 9781841766775

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Insights into the real lives of history's fighting men, packed with full colour illustrations, highly detailed cutaways, exploded artwork of weaponry and armour, and action-packed battle scenes.

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1841766771
• ISBN 13: 9781841766775
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Ruggeri Raffaele