The Twilight of the U.S. Cavalry by Lucian K. Truscott Jr.

Truscott attended the United States Military Academy, graduating in 1969. His father Lucian III served in the US Army in Korea and Vietnam, retiring as a colonel. was a US Army general during World War II where he commanded the 3rd Infantry Division and later the Fifth Army in Italy. Truscott was born in Japan to US Army Colonel Lucian K. A former staff writer for The Village Voice, he is the author of several military-themed novels including Dress Gray, which was adapted into a 1986 television film of the same name.

Lucian King Truscott IV (born April 11, 1947) is an American writer and journalist. Cavalry creates a rich and fascinating mosaic that will be treasured by historians and military buffs alike.Tracy Harris (2021-present) Carolyn (1987–2013) Leavenworth's scandalous “wife-swapping” incident.Īn impressionistic recollection filled with valuable historical detail, The Twilight of the U.S.

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Truscott’s special brand of deadpan humor is frequently in evidence. Knox gold trains, and the looming presence of mechanized armor. He describes “the sea of canvas” at Camp Jones, cavalry drills and “saddle technology,” rigorous training, colorful commanding officers, cotillion balls, fierce polo and equestrian competitions, fabulous prairie rides, Arlington Cemetery funeral escorts, the tragic “Bonus March” by World War I vets demanding Depression relief, Ft. In this warm, nostalgic work, Truscott recalls fondly both the romance and the hard work of cavalry life among the regiments at Camp Jones (Arizona), Schofield Barracks (Hawaii), Camp Marfa (Texas), Ft. Cavalry recounts the decidedly more tranquil lives of cavalrymen in a peacetime army. He chronicled his wartime exploits in the celebrated Command Missions (1954), which focused on the harsh realities and strategies of battle. (1895–1965) was, in the opinion of many, the most outstanding U.S. Cavalry describes life at the old cavalry posts and recaptures the spirit and pace of that time-honored tradition. In an age of nuclear deterrence, SDI, and laser technology, it's easy to forget that that the horse soldier played a vital role in the American military until World War II.

The Twilight of the U.S. Cavalry by Lucian K. Truscott Jr.