The United States infantry : an illustrated history, 1775-1918

This narrative traces the history of the American footsoldiers, from their colonial origins to their painful coming of age in 1918 as a world-class combat force on the battlefields of France. Illustrations portray these men battle-ready, carrying their arms and accoutrements. Acclaimed historian Gregory Urwin introduces you to the tough, hard-marching American infantryman exactly as he was, serving his country in the fury of battle with musket, rifle, bayonet and bare hands. The accurate, fact-filled narrative reveals everything about these foot soldiers--from their Colonial origins to their painful coming of age in 1918 as a world-class combat force on the blood-soaked fields of France. Thirty-two historically accurate color plates and 100 carefully selected black-and-white photographs and period drawings portray these men battle-ready, carrying their arms and accouterments. Cover