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This book examines the brief but colorful history of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry, and details the rich experiences of the men who fought in its ranks. Founded in May 1898 after the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, the unit was composed of volunteers from all walks of American life. Posted to Cuba, it fought in the battles of Las Guasimas, Kettle Hill and San Juan Hill. At this time, Theodore Roosevelt assumed command, and the unit became known as 'Roosevelt's Rough Riders'. Eventually withdrawn, the men returned to a hero's welcome in the US. The last veteran of the unit died in 1975, but a rich body of source material has survived, and much of this is covered in this fascinating work.

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Published 20 Feb 2013
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781846039041
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 35 b/w; 26 col
Series Warrior
Short code WAR 138
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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