US Army Frontier Scouts 1840 - 1921 (Osprey ELI-91)

US Army Frontier Scouts 1840 - 1921 (Osprey ELI-91)

The role of the Frontier scout in the US Army during the period of westward expansion, was often far more important than that of the commanding officer. They possessed a priceless knowledge of the geography, people and characteristics of the great, unknown American hinterland and from the earliest days of exploration, the US Army depended on its scouts to guide troops across the plains and through the mountains as they guarded the nations frontier settlements. This book tells the colourful story of these frontier men, covering many famous scouts such as Wild Bill Hickok and Buffalo Bill Cody.

Osprey Elite Series no 91 - Publication Date 23 Jul 2003 - ISBN 9781841765822 - Author Ron Field - Soft Cover - 64 pages, 54 b/w illustrations