{"product_id":"us-cavalry-18651890-patrolling-the-frontier-historical-warriors","title":"US Cavalry  1865-1890: Patrolling the Frontier (Historical Warriors)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe US Cavalry is a theme that reminds the reader of some of the most heroic actions in the military history of all times and at all the corners of the globe. This body  surrounded by the myths that made the US Cavalry known worldwide has seen how its image was either glorified with great campaigns idealized mainly by Hollywood  which were really nothing of the sort  or depicted too negatively with cruel actions  sometimes over exaggerated by subjective accounts.  This book  pertaining the Historical Warriors collection  provides a brief introduction through various chapters  to what was the US Cavalry between 1865 and 1890  handling themes such as the myth and reality of this military body  its composition after the Succession War  the migration of the colonists and the role of the cavalry in the so called Indian problem.  From a strictly human viewpoint  the book also reveals the cavalrys social characteristics  in chapters dedicated to soldiers and officers lifestyle and the cavalrys origins within the state of the American society of the epoch  as well as interesting introduction on discipline and life in the fort and on campaign. As far as the cavalry as a body is concerned  the book takes a look at the formation of the different regiments  combat strategies used during the Indian wars and in the great campaigns  equipment and armor  horses and their care and the different uniforms from the Civil War up to the last modifications  not forgetting to mention civilian clothing.  The final chapters detail the main actions and portray the key players in this epic adventure.  All the chapters are illustrated with photographs from the epoch  color illustrations  maps and diagrams  providing the reader with greater enjoyment of this essential work for those fascinated by military history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44962963357749,"sku":"ByrdShop_8496527875","price":33.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9788496527874.jpg?v=1770401912","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/us-cavalry-18651890-patrolling-the-frontier-historical-warriors","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}