Cavalry Raids of the Civil War

Cavalry Raids of the Civil War
ISBN-10
081173157X
ISBN-13
9780811731577
Category
History
Pages
278
Language
English
Published
2004
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Author
Robert W. Black

Description

Covers raids from J. E. B. Stuart's 1862 ride around McClellan's army to James Wilson's crashing raids in Alabama and Georgia in 1865 In war, the raid is the epitome of daring. Usually outnumbered, raiders launch surprise attacks behind enemy lines, taking prisoners, destroying communications, and seizing supplies. In the Civil War, these men marauded on horseback/ stunning opponents with their speed and mobility. This book covers the adventurous and often dangerous exploits of the Union and Confederate cavalry officers who had a flair for plunging into the enemy's lair.

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