1996 new copy, paper covers, reprint of 1934 ed, 6 x 9, xxx, 270 pages, numerous illus & maps, appendice. A reprint of this excellent account of Pershing's pursuit of Pancho Villa into Mexico in 1916. The author was an officer in this campaign, and presents a detailed operational account. On March 9, 1916 the border town of Columbus, New Mexico was attacked by forces under the command of the Mexican revolutionary, Pancho Villa. Eighteen Americans were killed and a number of buildings were burned to the ground before the U.S. Cavalry, inflicting heavy losses, drove Villa and his mounted band back into Mexico. Frank Tompkins, a Major in the U.S. Cavalry at the time, led the counter-attack against Villa's mounted men on March 9th, and was with General John "Black Jack" Pershing during the subsequent year-long "Punitive Expedition" that sought to capture the elusive Villa in Mexico. The Columbus Raid and Punitive Expedition proved to be the last major campaign of the U.S. Cavalry. At the same time it presaged the more modern military techniques that would soon be employed by American forces in World War I. First published in 1934 and long out of print, Chasing Villa is a sound and literate record of milestone events in Western history, military history, the Mexican revolution, and the last of the horse cavalry."Despite the plethora of volumes on the Columbus Raid and the Punitive Expedition, pride of place and authenticity unquestionably goes to Chasing Villa .... Tompkins paints a vivid picture of the cavalry horses his men rode, the tactics of the pursuit, and the privations of the chase." Appendice lists all commissioned officers of all branches of the army who went to Mexico.  . ISBN: 0-944383-39-4. (more information)

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New Mexico: High Lonesome Books, 1996 Book clean and tight; no loose pages, no prev owner name. Originally published in 1934. The last Horse Cavalry campaign. Photographs and maps. Preface by Louis R. Sadler. The expedition was called the Punitive Expedition. Book first published in 1934 and is authentic and exciting.. Reprint. Soft Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (more information)

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Silver City, New Mexico, USA: High-Lonesome Books, 1996 Reprint (1934) Story of Columbus Raid by Pancho Villa and Pershjng's year-long Punitive Expedition into Mexico which turned out to be the last two campaigns by the US Cavalry. Account of first use of motorized transports. Slight page edge yellowing and some slight edgewear of cover leafs. Preface by Louis R.Sadler. Many photos ad illustrations, List of Military Units involved and National Guard Units called for Boder Duty. . First Trade Paperback Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good Plus/No Jacket. Illus. by Manuel Fred Barraza. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (more information)

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