Custer and His Commands (ePub)
From West Point to Little Bighorn
Imprint: Pen & Sword Military
Series: G.I.
File Size: 85.1 MB (.epub)
Pages: 72
ISBN: 9781784380335
Published: 30th May 1999
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George Armstrong Custer was one of the most flamboyant and controversial officers ever to have served in the United States Army.
This superbly illustrated book provides a unique visual record of this famous commander from his graduation at West Point to the last great battle of the American West: the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Rare photographs from private collections show his stylish uniforms, weapons and artefacts, and reveal the faces of the men who rode into legend with him. Includes images of the units he commanded and of the soldiers who fought – and some of whom died – at the Little Big Horn.
This very popular series provides a visual record of American soldiers from Independence through the wars that followed. The text is largely confined to captions and extended captions but adequately supports the fine collection of images. This edition looks at the career of the controversial General Custer, using images from private collections. Much Recommended.
Firetrench
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A curious and interesting book of great anecdote and uniform value.
José Manuél Rico Cortés (Mister JM) - Miniaturas JM
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George Armstrong Custer was one of the most flamboyant and controversial officers ever to have served in the United States Army. This superbly illustrated book provides a unique visual record of this famous commander from his graduation at West Point in 1861 to the last great battle of the American West: the Battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876.
Classic Arms & Militaria, June/July 2016 – Bill Harriman
Rare photographs from private collections show his stylish uniforms, weapons and artefacts, and reveals the faces of the men who rode into legend with him. Includes images of the units he commanded and of the soldiers who fought - and some whom died - at the Little Big Horn.
About Kurt Hamilton Cox
KURT HAMILTON COX is an authority on American mounted forces and the author of Longknives: The U.S. Cavalry and Other Mounted Forces, 18451942.
About John P Langellier
JOHN P. LANGELLIER is the author of several publications on the life and times of the U.S. soldier includingBilly Yank: The Uniform of the Union Army, 18611865 andTerrible Swift Sword: Union Artillery, Cavalry and Infantry, 18611865.