US Cavalryman 1865-90 (Warrior) [Paperback]

Martin Pegler (Author), Christa Hook (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Warrior | Publication Date: July 29, 1993

The period 1865-90 was one of unparalleled change in American frontier history. This span of 25 years witnessed the end of the traditional nomadic lifestyle of the plains Indians, the colonisation of the West by white settlers, and the first experience of the US army in fighting a form of irregular warfare for which its soldiers and commanders were untrained, and its equipment unsuited. That they acquitted themselves so well in the face of bureaucratic meddling, poor supply and appalling climatic conditions, speaks highly of the tenacity and physical toughness of the volunteers who served in the West during campaigns such as the Comanche Campaign (1867-1875), the Red River War (1874-1875), the Nez Perce War (1877), and the Ghost Dance War (1890-1891) among others.

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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

Martin Pegler is a Senior Curator of weapons at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds; his hobbies include shooting historic firearms and touring Europe by motorcycle.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (July 29, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855323192
• ISBN-13: 978-1855323193
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.2 x 9.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,984,501 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)