US Cavalryman 1891–1920

Download or read book US Cavalryman 1891–1920 written by Alexander Bielakowski and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-20 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.