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US Army Frontier Scouts 1840-1921

By Richard Hook , Ron Field

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
2003
ISBN
9781841765822, 1841765821
Open Library ID
OL8922512M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
14 MB (14432838 bytes)
Series
Elite 091
Pages
35\35
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04
Военные дисциплины;Оружие и военная техника;Osprey

Description

The role of the Frontier scout in the US Army during the period of westward expansion, was often far more important than that of the commanding officer. They possessed a priceless knowledge of the geography, people and characteristics of the great, unknown American hinterland and from the earliest days of exploration, the US Army depended on its scouts to guide troops across the plains and through the mountains as they guarded the nation's frontier settlements. This book tells the colourful story of these frontier men, covering many famous scouts such as 'Wild Bill' Hickok and 'Buffalo Bill' Cody.

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