US Cavalryman 1891-1920

Informationen zum Autor Alexander M. Bielakowski completed his Ph.D. in U.S. military history at Kansas State University. He has written several articles on various aspects of military history, with a special interest in horse cavalry during the 20th Century. In 2000 he attended the West Point Summer Seminar in Military History at the United States Military Academy, and served as a historical consultant and interviewee for the History Channel documentary ""Animals in Action: Horses"" (2002). Dr. Bielakowski is an Associate Professor of Military History at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction · Chronology · Enlistment and Training · Officers · Uniforms and Insignia · Weapons · Daily Life · Cavalrymen on Campaign and in Battle· Collections, Museums and Re-enactment · Bibliography · Colour Plate Commentaries · Index

Product details

• Authors: Alexander Bielakowski, Alexander M. Bielakowski, Bielakowski Alexander
• Assisted by: Raffaele Ruggeri (Illustration), Ruggeri Raffaele (Illustration), Elizabeth Sharp (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.08.2004
• EAN: 9781841766775
• ISBN: 978-1-84176-677-5
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 180 mm x 244 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Warrior; Warrior
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, HISTORY / Military / General, 20th Century, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, HISTORY / Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), HISTORY / North America, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Warfare & defence, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, North America (USA and Canada), Military life & institutions, Military institutions