The Twilight of the U.S. Cavalry (Modern War Studies) [Paperback]

Jr. Lucian K. Truscott (Author), III Lucian K. Truscott (Editor), Edward M. Coffman (Foreword)

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ISBN-10: 0700609326 | ISBN-13: 978-0700609321 | Publication Date: April 15, 1989

"An incomprable introduction to the cavalry by one of its most distinguished veterans, who also happened to be a very talented writer." --Edward M. Coffman, author of The Old Army and The War to End All Wars "No part of the American military past can exceed in romantic appeal the history of the Army's old horse cavalry. Truscott writes about the era both lovingly and eloquently." --Russell F. Weigley in the Washington Post Book World

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"An incomparable introduction not only to the cavalry but also to the old Army by one of its most distinguished veterans, who also happens to be a very talented writer."--Edward M. Coffman, author of The War to End All Wars

"No part of the American military past can exceed in romantic appeal the history of the Army's old horse cavalry. Truscott writes about the era both lovingly and eloquently."--Russell F. Weigley in the Washington Post Book World

"A personal view of a personal army. Truscott catches the spirit of the U.S. Cavalry, a spirit that survived the change of steeds."--Allan R. Millett, coauthor of For the Common Defense

"An immensely readable memoir of the Old Cavalry and of the old Army, too. General Truscott takes us back to a flourishing world that is now gone."--Martin Blumenson, editor of The Patton Papers

About the Author

General Lucian K. Truscott, Jr. (1895-1965), is still regarded by many as the most outstanding US. Army combat commander in World War II.

Colonel Lucian K. Truscott III (Editor) fought in Korea as a rifle company commander and in Vietnam as a battalion commander.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: University Press Of Kansas (April 15, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0700609326
• ISBN-13: 978-0700609321
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,036,631 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Social as opposed to battle history, August 9, 2000

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Michael Short (Owings, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Twilight of the U.S. Cavalry (Modern War Studies) (Paperback)

An excellent picture of the Army between the World Wars. It offers an especially detailed view of the Army school system of the time. HIghly recommended for anyone interested in US Cavalry, or the military in the inter-war period.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect snap shot of life in the 20th century mounted Cavalry, November 28, 2010

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Stephen T. Martin "MissionSF" (San Francisco) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Twilight of the U.S. Cavalry (Modern War Studies) (Paperback)

The title says it all: "Twilight of the US cavalry" This is an EXCELLENT source to read about the lived reality of the cavalry troop at the dawn of the mechanized age. Readers should understand that this is NOT a comprehensive history of US Army Cavalry, but a beautifully written period piece of that special time in the twentieth century when horse troops were training and operating at regimental strength. There are many anecdotes and facts not found in other works. I would recommend this book to ANY horse cavalry and military historian interested in exactly what life was like between the wars.

1 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Inclusive; doesn't give over all picture of US HORSE CAVALRY, September 29, 2009

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This review is from: The Twilight of the U.S. Cavalry (Modern War Studies) (Paperback)

MY LATE FATHER WAS A MEDICAL DOCTOR IN THE 9TH CAVALRY REGIMENT, SECOND CAVALRY DIVISION. THERE WASN'T MUCH SAID ABOUT THE 2ND CAVALRY DIVISION. PERHAPS COLONELTRUSCOTT DIDN'T KNOW THAT THE 2ND CAV DIVISION WAS THE LAST HORSE CAVALRY IN THE US ARMY. THEY WERE PROUD MEN WHO REALIZED THAT THEY WERE THE LAST LINK TO THE WILD WEST. BRACKETTVILLE AND FORT CLARK WERE A REMOTE POST AND LOCATION. MY FATHER LEARNED TO RIDE A HORSE AT FORT CLARK. THE MEN HAD FUN IN A DIFFICULT SITUATION. IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT THE 2ND CAV DIV NEVER SAW COMBAT; LET ME CORRECT THIS...ELEMENTS OF THE 2ND CAVALRY DIVISION FERRIED MEN AND EQUIPMENT IN BURMA AND CHINA VIA HORSE AND MULE. THEY DID FIGHT THE JAPANESE. GIVE THESE PROUD MEN THE CREDIT THEY ARE LONG OVERDUE TO GET.