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- The last U.S. Army mules were formally mustered out of the service in December 1956, ending 125 years of military reliance on the virtues of this singular animal.
- About the Author: Emmett M. Essin is a professor of history and the director of Developmental Studies at East Tennessee State University.
- 259 Pages
- History, Military
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The last U.S. Army mules were formally mustered out of the service in December 1956, ending 125 years of military reliance on the virtues of this singular animal. Much less glamorous than the cavalryman's horse, the Army pack mule was a good deal more important: from the Mexican War through World War II, mules were an indispensable adjunct to army movement. The author has exhaustively researched the ubiquitous yet nearly invisible army mule. Through his work we learn a great deal about military procurement, transport, and supply, the bedrock on which military mobility rests.Review Quotes
"Essin has written an enjoyable, valuable work. Any serious student of United States military history can benefit from this volume. The author's appreciation for the contribution of the Army mule, and his careful scholarship, make a unique contribution to military history". -- New Mexico Historical Review
About the Author
Emmett M. Essin is a professor of history and the director of Developmental Studies at East Tennessee State University.Dimensions (Overall): 8.45 Inches (H) x 5.47 Inches (W) x .58 Inches (D)
Weight: .72 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 259
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Military
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Theme: United States
Format: Paperback
Author: Emmett M Essin
Language: English
Street Date: October 1, 2000
TCIN: 90231169
UPC: 9780803267404
Item Number (DPCI): 247-15-6831
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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