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OverviewThe cavalry regiments of the US Army were in the process of being transformed into a mechanized force when the USA entered World War II. While those cavalry regiments deployed to the Pacific to fight the Japanese were turned into infantry units, those sent to Europe were employed as light armor in the cavalry's traditional spearhead roles – reconnaissance, the screening of advances and flanks, and the pursuit of beaten enemy forces. Equipped with M8 Greyhound armored cars, M5 Stuart and M24 Chaffee light tanks, and halftracks, these units were designated cavalry groups (mechanized), each c. 1,700 strong and divided into two heavily armed squadrons. They were seldom attached to divisions, but to higher-level corps commands, meaning they could be shifted around quickly and independently and be formed at need into flexible battle groups with armored, infantry, and other units, depending on the mission. Featuring specially drawn full-color illustrations depicting uniforms, insignia, armored vehicles, and tactical scenarios, this is the story of the US cavalry units that led the advance to victory in Europe during World War II. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gordon L. Rottman , Peter Dennis (Illustrator)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Osprey Publishing Volume: 129 Dimensions: Width: 18.40cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 24.80cm Weight: 0.220kg ISBN: 9781849087971ISBN 10: 1849087970 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 20 July 2012 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of ContentsIntroduction /Pre-war cavalry regiments – dawn of mechanization, new missions, transformation /Anatomy of the cavalry group (mechanized) – groups, squadrons, and troops /Cavalry group missions – capabilities, limitations; reconnaissance in force, covering, screening, and pursuit /Cavalry group tactics – task forces, movement formations, and squadron tactics /Reorganization and deployment – new structure, new equipment, on to Europe /Cavalry group service histories – 2d, 3d, 4th, 6th, 11th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 101st, 102d, 106th, 113th, and 115th Cavalry Groups /The cavalry groups in action – 2d, 3d, 6th, and 11th Cavalry Groups in Europe /Select bibliography /IndexReviewsA solid pick for such [military history] collections... Gordon Rottman's World War II US Armored Infantry Tactics, telling of lessons applied between divisions when the nation entered the war and underestimated the ratio of mechanized infantry to tanks. - The Bookwatch (January 2010)<br><br> Author Gordon L. Rottman covers the organization of these units, the weapons and equipment they used as well as what tactics, theory and capabilities were developed as these units were used in combat. Then there was the understanding and exploitation of the strengths and weaknesses of these units and how they performed in action. Bolstered by a well done selection of period photographs and the superb artwork of Peter Dennis, it makes into an excellent book on the subject. One in which I learned a lot and can easily recommend to you. -Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness/modelingmadness.com (November 2009) Author InformationGordon L Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969–70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments until retiring after 26 years. He was a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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