082: California's Forgotten Soldiers: The Californio Lancers Part 2

from California Frontier · host Damian Bacich

In this episode, we delve into the second half of an interview with Tom Prezelski, author of Californio Lancers: The First Battalion of Native Cavalry in the Far West. The discussion covers the period post-Civil War, focusing on the unit's deployment to Arizona and the numerous challenges they faced, including malaria, desertion, and campaigns against the Apaches and French imperialists in Northern Mexico. We explore figures like Salvador Vallejo, Captain Pico, and Colonel Ronstadt, as well as the diverse backgrounds of the unit's soldiers and their complex motivations for joining. The episode provides a comprehensive look at the battalion's legacy and traces the intersections of various historical threads in the American Southwest during the 1860s.00:00 Introduction to the Interview01:25 Deployment to Arizona and Challenges02:59 Campaigns Against the Apaches and French Imperialists04:58 Health Issues and Desertion06:36 Confrontations and Leadership Dynamics15:34 Recruitment and Composition of the Unit21:50 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity31:12 Uniforms and Disbandment35:11 Legacy and Memorials37:40 Conclusion and Future ProjectsSend a Comment.Support the showGive a one-time donationLearn more about the California Frontier Project:WebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebookContact:[email protected]

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