"No part of the American military past can exceed in romantic
appeal the history of the Army's old horse cavalry. Truscott writes
about the era both lovingly and eloquently."--Russell F. Weigley in
the Washington Post Book World"Soldiers and scholars will enjoy
this fascinating little book."--Journal of American History"This
book is a refreshingly unpretentious and unsentimental narrative of
a time when an inwardly turned Army struggled with the poignant
realization that inevitable modernization meant the end of much
that was comfortable and familiar. It is the story, not only of the
passing of the cavalry, but of the Old Army."--Military Review"This
book is a 'must' for all cavalrymen of yesteryear as well as their
lineal descendants of current day armored cavalry squadrons and
regiments. It is also meaningful to historians interested in the
secluded military society during the interwar period."--Journal of
Military History"Truscott has a good story to tell, and he tells it
extremely well, capturing the flavor of life in the Army of his
day."--Army"Truscott's nostalgic reminiscences are excellent and
entertaining."--Armor
"An incomparable introduction not only to the cavalry but also to
the old Army by one of its most distinguished veterans, who also
happens to be a very talented writer."--Edward M. Coffman, author
of The War to End All WarsA personal view of a personal army.
Truscott catches the spirit of the U.S. Cavalry, a spirit that
survived the change of steeds."--Allan R. Millett, coauthor of For
the Common Defense "An immensely readable memoir of the Old Cavalry
and of the old Army, too. General Truscott takes us back to a
flourishing world that is now gone."--Martin Blumenson, editor of
The Patton Papers
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