Well, partner, it’s time to put your U.S. cavalry knowledge to the test! Each of these movie’s gallop through the Wild West or into the heat of battle—but are they based on real events, or is Hollywood just spinning a tall tale?
All you gotta do is answer FACT or FICTION for each question. Then, we’ll see if you’re a sharp-shootin’ history buff or if you’ve been led astray on the trail of truth. Mount up and let’s ride!
Correct!
Fiction
Whoa there, doc! While this makes a thrilling tale, no historical record exists of an Army doctor taking command of a cavalry unit. This one’s pure Hollywood horseplay.
Incorrect. The correct answer is...
Fiction
Whoa there, doc! While this makes a thrilling tale, no historical record exists of an Army doctor taking command of a cavalry unit. This one’s pure Hollywood horseplay.
Correct!
Fact
You bet your boots this one’s real! The Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th Cavalry were the real deal, riding into history with grit and gallantry.
Incorrect. The correct answer is...
Fact
You bet your boots this one’s real! The Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th Cavalry were the real deal, riding into history with grit and gallantry.
Correct!
Fiction
This one’s about as real as a mirage in the desert. The battle was real, but no record exists of a lone officer sent to fetch Custer’s body—just Hollywood cooking up some drama.
Incorrect. The correct answer is...
Fiction
This one’s about as real as a mirage in the desert. The battle was real, but no record exists of a lone officer sent to fetch Custer’s body—just Hollywood cooking up some drama.
Correct!
Fact
This story’s got some truth under its saddle! Jim Bridger was a real frontiersman, and the bottle over Sioux land was no made-up campfire tale.
Incorrect. The correct answer is...
Fact
This story’s got some truth under its saddle! Jim Bridger was a real frontiersman, and the bottle over Sioux land was no made-up campfire tale.
Correct!
Fiction
Sounds exciting, but this one’s as fictional as a gunslinger with a heart of gold. It’s all Hollywood imagination, though it captures the wild frontier spirit.
Incorrect. The correct answer is...
Fiction
Sounds exciting, but this one’s as fictional as a gunslinger with a heart of gold. It’s all Hollywood imagination, though it captures the wild frontier spirit.
Correct!
Fact
Saddle up, ‘cause this one’s straight out of the history books! Grierson’s Raid was a real Civil War mission that gave the Confederates a serious headache
Incorrect. The correct answer is...
Fact
Saddle up, ‘cause this one’s straight out of the history books! Grierson’s Raid was a real Civil War mission that gave the Confederates a serious headache
You’re a Cavalry Commander!
Wow! You know your cavalry movies and your history. Whether you’re a Western film buff or a history enthusiast, you’ve proven yourself as a true expert! Saddle up and ride on!
You’re a Trailblazing Trooper!
Great job! You know quite a bit about cavalry films and real-life history. A couple of tricky ones may have thrown you off, but you’re still an impressive scout. Keep riding toward the truth!
You’re a Campfire Recruit!
Not bad! You’ve got some knowledge, but a few facts got mixed up along the way. Time to brush up on your cavalry history—maybe a movie marathon is in order?
You’re Honorably Discharged
Uh-oh … looks like you got ambushed by misinformation! But don’t worry—this is the perfect excuse to watch some classic cavalry movies and learn the real history behind them. Time to regroup and try again!
