Last Reveille

In 1916, the notorious Mexican bandit Pancho Villa launched a bold raid on Columbus, New Mexico, leading to a fierce battle between American soldiers and his forces. This clash marked one of the last cavalry charges in U.S. history and prompted Congress to order an invasion of Mexico, with unprecedented military innovations such as trucks and airplanes. David Morrell vividly captures this tumultuous period through the perspective of a seasoned civilian scout who, while mentoring a young recruit, confronts the shifting tides of warfare and the cost of progress.