Cavalry Yellow & Infantry Blue presents concise, insightful biographies of army officers serving in Arizona between 1851, when the first American post was established, and 1886, when Geronimo's surrender officially ended the Indian Wars. Most of the officers "had careers ranging far beyond the borders of the Territory. Their collective experience included every major army action from the War of 1812 through World War I, from the Staked Plains to Wounded Knee, from France to China." Taken together, their contributions changed history. Altshuler carefully sets out the personal record of success and failure - documenting promotions and court-martials, victories and defeats, births and tragic deaths. Also includes information on the Bascom Affair.

Introduction [Date of rank, Retirement, Brevet rank] -- The officers -- Notes.