73 Easting: Episode 6 — The Corps Cavalry

The 2d Armored Cavalry Regiment was the forward screen of VII Corps, but its mission went far beyond traditional scouting. This episode introduces the regiment that would become central to the Battle of 73 Easting, explaining how armored cavalry protects a corps, finds the enemy, reports contact, and fights when reconnaissance turns violent. Moving ahead of the 1st Infantry Division, the 2d ACR carried tanks, Bradley cavalry fighting vehicles, artillery, scouts, helicopters, and the communications needed to operate across a wide desert front. Listeners learn why cavalry in Desert Storm often began as a security force but became a main battle force when it met serious Iraqi resistance. The regiment’s role reveals how modern armored campaigns depend on seeing first and acting before the enemy can recover. For more military history writing and books, visit MilitaryAuthor.me, and for magazines, galleries, and a massive archive of military photos and video, visit Trackpads.com.