MacArthur Memorial Podcast
The MacArthur Memorial Podcast covers a variety of topics related to the life and times of General Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964). From the triumphs and controversies of MacArthur's career to the latest scholarship on the Spanish-American War, the Philippine-American War, the World Wars, the Occupation of Japan, and the Korean War, the MacArthur Memorial Podcast is constantly exploring fascinating history. The MacArthur Memorial is located in Norfolk, VA and is dedicated to preserving and presenting the legacy of General MacArthur and the millions of men and women who served with him.
MacArthur Memorial Podcast
The 26th Cavalry Regiment and the Final U.S. Cavalry Charge
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amanda.williams@norfolk.gov
Many people believe that with World War I, the horse became a relic of the past. This belief is understandable. More than any other war; the deadly stalemate of World War I proved that muscle and sinew could not resist the crushing force of modern mechanized war or chemical weapons. Nevertheless, while the horse faded from the battlefields of Western Europe, it did not become completely obsolete. The final charge of the U.S. Army Cavalry would take place in the Philippines during World War II. This historic charge pitted the exhausted 26th Cavalry Regiment against a vastly superior enemy force. This podcast will examine final charge – an event many historians have called a fitting tribute to the legacy of the U.S. Army Cavalry.
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