They Were the Rough Riders: Inside Theodore Roosevelt's Famed Cavalry Regiment

by Killblane, Richard E.
ISBN: 9781476687148
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Overview

After just four weeks of training, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders--a regiment of cowboys recruited into the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry--fought in Cuba during the Spanish-American War with the skill of seasoned regulars. The unit reflected the future president's character--a wealthy Ivy Leaguer who went west to experience frontier life. Most of them were seasoned cowhands from the Southwest, but Ivy League athletes, sons of millionaires and lawmen filled out the ranks. Roosevelt molded this diverse group into a cohesive, efficient fighting force and led them to victory on San Juan Hill. Told from the perspective of the men in the regiment, this book traces the history of the Rough Riders from conception to disbandment, and Roosevelt's transformation into an American hero.
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Killblane, Richard E.
  • ISBN: 9781476687148
  • Condition: New
  • Number Of Pages: 270
  • Publication Year: 2022
Language: English