US Dragoons 1833-55

Informationen zum Autor John P. Langellier received his bachelor's and master's degrees in History from the University of San Diego and his Ph.D. in Military History from Kansas State University. He is the author of numerous books and monographs, and has worked as a historical curator for several years. He has a particular passion for the people and events of the American Civil War. Klappentext By the late 1820s, furs, land and minerals made the Indian territories west of the Mississippi River an increasingly inviting realm. The vast expanse of the Great Plains, coupled with the fact that many tribal groups of the region possessed horses, meant a more mobile type of soldier was required. Consequently, on 15 June 1832, Congress authorised the raising of 600 mounted Rangers. They proved such a success that they eventually gave way to a more permanent organisation: the Dragoons. John Langellier details the fascinating campaign history of the US Dragoons 1833-55, complete with numerous illustrations including eight fine full page colour plates by Bill Younghusband. Zusammenfassung This illustrated text describes the uniforms, weaponry, military practices and tactics of the US Dragoons. It looks at the history of the mounted soldiers, covering topics such as: the formation of the first cavalry units; the Mexican-American War; the gold rush to California; and the Indian Wars. Inhaltsverzeichnis The West Beckons · The Campaigns 1833-40 · The Campaigns 1841-55 · After the Mexican War · The Plates

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John Langellier, illustrated by Bill Younghusband

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• Authors: John Langellier, John P. Langellier
• Assisted by: Gerry Embleton (Illustration), Bill Younghusband (Illustration), Younghusband Bill (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781855323896
• ISBN: 978-1-85532-389-6
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 246 mm x 6 mm
• Series: Men-at-Arms; Men-at-Arms; Men-At-Arms (Osprey)
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Security (National & International), HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Military / United States, HISTORY / Military / Strategy, HISTORY / Military / Weapons, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Warfare & defence, United States of America, USA, Military and defence strategy, Military institutions, Weapons and equipment, Land forces and warfare, HISTORY / Military / Land Forces