U.S. Cavalry - History of America's Mounted Forces
2015·1 seasons · 5 episodes·Series
DocumentaryWar & Politics
Synopsis
The cavalry has been part of America's history since before the nation was founded and is still in service today. Charge into the fight with this 5-part series chronicling one of the most important branches of the military. From the horse-mounted regiments that birthed our nation to the armored machines paving the front lines, cavalry units have changed warfare and the outcome of battles for over 200 years.
Episodes
Season 11
Origins to America's First WarsLearn about the first cavalries assembled by the Greeks and their historical importance leading to the formation of the first regiments in the New World that will fight for independence and win the Civil War.46m2
Indians, Custer and the WestGo West as the United States expands and pushes into new territories in detailed accounts of Wounded Knee, the Battle of the Little Bighorn and creation of the Buffalo Soldiers.46m3
The Rough Riders and a New HorseCharge into the fight with Teddy Roosevelt as he leads troops into Cuba and the battlefield begins to change when new innovations create a new mount that will change the world49m4
Patton and World War IIJoin the General who will revolutionize the cavalry and lead it from the last battle fought on horses to modern tanks and inventions that will win WW2 and be the next generation of armored cavalry50m5
The Modern CavalryRide with the air cavalry and regiments that have fought in Vietnam, Iraq and on today's front lines. The U.S. Cavalry is still and example of excellence, for of price and tradition, that are critical to our armed forces.48m
Origins to America's First WarsLearn about the first cavalries assembled by the Greeks and their historical importance leading to the formation of the first regiments in the New World that will fight for independence and win the Civil War.46m2Indians, Custer and the WestGo West as the United States expands and pushes into new territories in detailed accounts of Wounded Knee, the Battle of the Little Bighorn and creation of the Buffalo Soldiers.46m3The Rough Riders and a New HorseCharge into the fight with Teddy Roosevelt as he leads troops into Cuba and the battlefield begins to change when new innovations create a new mount that will change the world49m4Patton and World War IIJoin the General who will revolutionize the cavalry and lead it from the last battle fought on horses to modern tanks and inventions that will win WW2 and be the next generation of armored cavalry50m5The Modern CavalryRide with the air cavalry and regiments that have fought in Vietnam, Iraq and on today's front lines. The U.S. Cavalry is still and example of excellence, for of price and tradition, that are critical to our armed forces.48mCast
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