The History Of Fort Riley

By W.F. Pride

Book Overview

""The History of Fort Riley"" by W.F. Pride is a comprehensive account of the military history of Fort Riley, a United States Army installation located in Kansas. The book covers the founding of the fort in 1853, its role in the Indian Wars, and its use as a training ground for soldiers during World War I and II. The author also details the post-war years, including the Korean War and the Vietnam War, and the changes and developments that have occurred on the base since its inception. The book contains numerous photographs and illustrations to accompany the text, providing a visual history of the fort and its soldiers. Overall, ""The History of Fort Riley"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the military history of the United States and the role of Fort Riley in that history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432589881
• ISBN13: 9781432589882
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"