The U.S. Army in the West, 1870–1880: Uniforms, Weapons, and Equipment

For the historian, collector, and reenactor, this book is essential!

This book does a great job of explaining how the army used leftover civil war equipment and uniforms to try and do the job of serving on the western frontier. It explains how the army started to realize that updated equipment and arms were needed to do the proper job and help alleviate the difficulties of the enlisted soldier's life. The pictures are a big help to understand what is being explained in the text.

An in-depth look at what these men of the west wore and endured!

Informative well written

Exceptionally fine resource for anyone interested in the history of the uniforms and equipment used by American troops during the Indian Wars. Well researched and a great resource to the historian or writer.

---THE most detailed exploration of EVERY facet of life of the western "Horse Soldier," in the years immediately following the Civil War. Photographs, drawings and detailed explanations of every piece of equipment, uniform and firearm used by the men. An incredible achievement!

very good for collectors or historians studying this period of the military. has lots of information on the suject covered.

An exemplar reference book

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