UNITED STATES INFANTRY: An Illustrated History

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32 color plates and 100+ b/w illustrations detail the US Infantryman from 1775-1918.

History of these men from their colonial origins through the War of 1812, the Mexican War, Civil War, the Indian Wars, the Spanish-American War, and finally to World War I. Describes their strategic and tactical challenges and documents how military leaders responded to changes and implemented new policies. Illustrations accurately depict uniforms, arms, and accouterments. Eight maps of campaigns and more than one hundred black-and-white illustrations accompany the narrative. Bibliography and index.