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

by Douglas C. McChristian

Book Overview

The U.S. Army in the West, 1870-1880, Douglas C. McChristian describes the development of army uniforms, equipment, and small arms during a pivotal decade of experimentation and against the backdrop of a highly influential military operation-the Indian campaigns in the West. McChristian discusses the evolution of military clothing, equipment, and arms throughout the decade and fully describes each type of item and its modifications. Drawing much new...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806137827
• ISBN13: 9780806137827
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
• Length: 315 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.4" x 11.0"