The United States Cavalry, or U.S. Cavalry, was the designation of the mounted force of the United States Army. The United States Cavalry was formally created by an act of Congress on 3 August 1861 and ceased as a distinct Army branch in 1942. [1]

Every U.S. Olympic and National Team horse and rider up through 1948 came from the U.S. Army’s mounted services. Today the U.S. Cavalry Association preserves this fine tradition through sponsorship of the annual National Cavalry Competition (NCC) and regional competitions.

Moving to Fort Knox, Kentucky, the 1st Cavalry Regiment became the first mechanized unit in the United States Army, and was brigaded with the 13th Cavalry Regiment to form the 7th Cavalry Brigade (Mecz).

2012年12月7日 · The U.S. Army Cavalry units are a mounted force of the United States Army that originated in 1776, during the Revolutionary War. The role of the Cavalry is reconnaissance, security and mounted...

Cavalry operations during the Great War remains one of the most overlooked areas when reflecting on a conflict that occurred at the beginning of a new century. Small, independent unit...

The United States Cavalry, or U.S. Cavalry, was the designation of the mounted force of the United States Army from the late 18th to the early 20th century.

5 天之前 · Retired 1st Sgt. Mark Matthews was a soldier who saw the U.S. Army evolve from horse-mounted cavalry to diesel-driven, heavily armored tanks. His life connected three centuries, along with every ...

2017年12月7日 · During the Spanish-American War, the 1st U.S. was part of General Joseph Wheeler’s cavalry division in Cuba. The Regulars participated in the Battle of La Guisama in the campaign that culminated in the capture of Santiago.

The world of the early 20 th century American cavalryman can now be explored on-line thanks to the donation of the greatest treasure trove of American cavalry information ever gathered. More than 250 original blueprints, ranging from 1904 to 1940, have been released by the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum and are now available in this unique LRG ...

This page provides an overview of the Cavalry Arm in The Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and the Civil War.