U.S. Cavalry - History of America's Mounted Forces

★ 0.0•2015•1 Seasons•ANIME

DocumentaryWar & Politics

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.

Top Cast

Coby Batty

Narrator

Episodes

Season:

1. Origins to America's First Wars

46m

Learn 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.

Aired: 7/1/2015

2. Indians, Custer and the West

46m

Go 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.