US Dragoons 1833-55 - Langellier & Younghusband - Osprey Men At Arms 281 WH40 notably of the slip case

notably of the slip case

Each turn represents 2 hours

rest or attack

a task requiring guile

US Dragoons 1833-55 - Langellier & Younghusband - Osprey Men At Arms 281 WH40 notably of the slip caseBy the late 1820s, furs, land and minerals made the Native American territories west of the Mississippi River an increasingly inviting realm. The vast expanse of the Great Plains, coupled with the fact that many tribal groups of the region possessed horses, meant a more mobile type of soldier was required. Consequently, on 15 June 1832, Congress authorised the raising of 600 mounted Rangers. They proved such a success that they eventually gave way to