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

U.S. Cavalry: History of America's Mounted Forces - Season 1

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. Learn about their traditions and legacy in U.S. CAVALRY!

5 Episodes

Origins to America's First Wars
E1
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.
Indians, Custer, and the West
E2
Indians, Custer, and the WestGo West as the United States expands and pushes into new territories in detailed accounts of the battles of Wounded Knee and Little Big Horn as well as the creation of the Buffalo Soldiers.
The Rought Riders and a New Horse
E3
The Rought Riders and a New HorseCharge into battle 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 world.
Patton and World War II
E4
Patton and World War IIJoin the General who will revolutionize the the cavalry and lead it from the last battle fought on horses to modern tanks and inventions that will win WWII and the next generation of armored cavalry.
The Modern Cavalry
E5
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 an example of excellence , fell of pride and tradition, that are critical to our armed forces.