The 20th Cavalry by René Goscinny
Why read the book?
Lucky Luke finds himself attached to the 20th Cavalry, a fort full of soldiers who can barely march straight. The proud and reckless officers seem set on provoking the nearby Native tribes, and Lucky Luke, with Jolly Jumper, must keep both sides from a war that nobody truly wants.
Goscinny aims his humour at military pomp and blundering authority. Lucky Luke, the calm civilian, sees what the brass cannot, and he works quietly to cool tempers and expose the real troublemakers stirring the pot.
Favourite quote
It takes more courage to keep the peace than to sound the charge.
What I Loved
The satire of swaggering officers and parade ground nonsense is sharp and good natured. The cavalry's incompetence drives plenty of gags, while Lucky Luke stays the lone voice of sense.
It balances laughs with a fair sympathy for the people the army threatens.
Key Takeaway
A funny, pointed jab at military pride that lets the lone cowboy keep a fragile peace.
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