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US Cavalry Trooper, Arizona, 1887
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US Cavalry Trooper, Arizona, 1887
Portrait of a typical US trooper on horseback with his pack and rifle. This image was made during the last war between the Apache native American Indians and the United States Army in Southern Arizona and Northern Sonora, Old Mexico, c.1887
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This evocative image captures the essence of a US Cavalry Trooper during the final stages of the Apache Wars in Southern Arizona and Northern Sonora, Mexico, around 1887. The trooper, dressed in his full military regalia, sits confidently atop his horse, his pack securely fastened behind him. His rifle, a trusted companion in the harsh desert terrain, lies across his lap, ready for action. The Apache Wars, a series of conflicts between the United States Army and various Apache tribes, lasted from the late 1860s to the early 1900s. By the late 1880s, the US military had made significant progress in subduing the Apache resistance, but the fighting was far from over. This photograph was made during this critical period, when the US Army was pushing the Apache further into Mexico, where they would eventually surrender and be relocated to reservations. The trooper's appearance is typical of those serving in the US Cavalry during this time. His uniform is adorned with various insignia and accoutrements, including a campaign hat, a cartridge belt, and a saber at his side. The horse, too, is outfitted with military gear, including a saddle and blankets. This historical image offers a glimpse into the daily life of a US Cavalry Trooper during the Apache Wars, a time when the US Army was expanding its territory and asserting its dominance over the native peoples of the American Southwest. It is a poignant reminder of the complex history between the US military and the Apache, a history marked by conflict, resistance, and eventual reconciliation.
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