The old army: memories, 1872-1918

by James Parker

Paper Book, 1929

Tags

Cavalry, Indian Wars, Spanish American War, Philippine Insurrection, Philippine-American War, World War I, WWI

Collection

Your library

Publication

Philadelphia, Dorrance & company [c1929]

Description

Brigadier General James Galloping Jim Parker (1854-1924) participated in several prominent battles, including Ranald Mackenzie's raids against the Kickapoo in 1878. This work is not only an essential source for the Indian Wars, but also for the Spanish-American War, the Philippines insurrection, and the Regular army at the turn of the century.

Language

English

Physical description

454 p.; 21 cm

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