Sound the Charge: The U.S. Cavalry in the American West, 1866-1916 (G.I. Series) [Paperback]

John Langellier (Author)

Book Description

Series: G.I. Series | Publication Date: February 19, 2006

Details on the weapons, uniforms, and equipment of these legendary regiments Coverage of both little-known and famous campaigns in the West After the Civil War, the American army was drastically reduced in size. By 1866 only ten regiments of cavalry were available for active duty west of the Mississippi, but they became legends of military history. This volume draws together more than 100 rare images to reveal the American cavalrymen as they appeared throughout the turbulent campaigns in the West. It shows the men, their uniforms, and equipment as they actually appeared. The cavalry were heavily involved in fighting Indians across the Mississippi, forming punitive columns and pursuing bandits along the Mexican border and, in a less glamorous role, serving as garrisons in forts dotted along Americas expanding and untamed frontier.

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Greenhill Books; First edition (February 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853673196
• ISBN-13: 978-1853673191
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #935,830 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 'Sound the Charge' by John P. Langellier, January 28, 2007

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This review is from: Sound the Charge: The U.S. Cavalry in the American West, 1866-1916 (G.I. Series) (Paperback)

I enjoyed recieving and using Mr. Langelliers book 'Sound the Charge'- The US Cavalry in the American West, 1866-1916 in my work as a Military Artist and Historian.

The book is profusely illustrated throughout with many atmospheric original photographs of men and equipment, including some colour plates at the begining of the book. Again these are very atmospheric original lithographic illustrations that go some way to helping us experience the period- however as an artist and modeller, colour is very important and I find it quite frustrating to try and second guess colours by the varying tones on a particular monochrome photograph.

The text is well researched and very accurate but I was a little disappointed in the lack of illustration or reference to the many non issue items of civilian dress that most US cavalry in the 1870's wore on campaign in the west (Please see 'Little Bighorn 1876' Peter Panzeri (Osprey Military). And perhaps some information with regard to Pennons and Guidons would have added another dimension to the book.

However it must be said that the valuable information the book does contain is well laid out and the text is easy on the eye and a good read.

Therefore in conclusion, I feel that overall 'Sound the Charge' will prove to be an asset to anybody interested in the US Cavalry of the period and a valuable source of reference to add to anyones library.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can smell the leather and horseflesh., July 20, 2011

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This review is from: Sound the Charge: The U.S. Cavalry in the American West, 1866-1916 (G.I. Series) (Paperback)

For us cavalry buffs, this is a lovely book. I am very happy to include it in my military history library. It was well-represented, and was exactly what I expected. I'd love to have the entire series.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sound the Charge, US Cavalry in the American West, 1866-1916, November 15, 2009

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This review is from: Sound the Charge: The U.S. Cavalry in the American West, 1866-1916 (G.I. Series) (Paperback)

Outstanding photos and illustrations regarding the U.S. Cavalry. What is missing is the historical prespective of the "buffalo soldiers" and their contribution to the war effort. Historians and Military Science seems to ignor detailof the Southwestern Indian Wars. 7th Cavalry seems to get more press than the 9th and 10th cavalry (Buffalo Soldier Regiments) and their hardships and incounters with the various Indian tribes.

Bert J. Terrazas