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- ISBN 9781855323193
- Weight: 260g
- Dimensions: 182 x 244mm
- Publication Date: 29 Jul 1993
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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The period 1865-90 was one of unparalleled change in American frontier history.
This span of 25 years witnessed the end of the traditional nomadic lifestyle of the plains Indians, the colonisation of the West by white settlers, and the first experience of the US army in fighting a form of irregular warfare for which its soldiers and commanders were untrained, and its equipment unsuited. That they acquitted themselves so well in the face of bureaucratic meddling, poor supply and appalling climatic conditions, speaks highly of the tenacity and physical toughness of the volunteers who served in the West.
This illustrated guide explores the role of the US cavalryman during these tumultuous years.
Martin Pegler has a BA Hons in Medieval and Modern History and an MA in Museum Studies, both from University College, London. He is an author and firearms consultant, and was for many years Senior Curator of weapons at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds.
Christa Hook began her illustrating career in 1986, after studying under her father Richard Hook. Her work has featured extensively in the worlds of publishing and television.
Peter Sarson has produced graphic cutaways for many armoured vehicle publications, and is regarded as one of the world’s great illustrators of military vehicles.
David Sque has worked on a number of titles for Osprey.
