US Dragoons 1833–55

Author:   John Langellier ,  Bill Younghusband
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Volume:   No.281
ISBN:  

9781855323896


Pages:   48
Publication Date:   13 March 1995
Format:   Paperback
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US Dragoons 1833–55


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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.

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Author:   John Langellier ,  Bill Younghusband
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Osprey Publishing
Volume:   No.281
Dimensions:   Width: 18.40cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 24.80cm
Weight:   0.198kg
ISBN:  

9781855323896


ISBN 10:   1855323893
Pages:   48
Publication Date:   13 March 1995
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

The West Beckons · The Campaigns 1833-40 · The Campaigns 1841-55 · After the Mexican War · The Plates

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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. Bill Younghusband was born in 1936. He studied at Newton Abbot College of Art, and has been interested in all things military since childhood: this interest was compounded through the reading of authors such as G.A. Henty. In 1954 he joined the Life Guards and saw service in Egypt and Cyprus. Bill is a respected military illustrator of more than 15 years experience, and has illustrated many Osprey books.

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