In war, the raid is the epitome of daring. Usually outnumbered, raiders launch surprise attacks behind enemy lines, taking prisoners, destroying communications, and seizing ...
Told in his own words, this is the story of Sgt. Thomas W. Smith's service in the Civil War -- the greatest adventure of his life; It is also the story of his regiment, the 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry, known as Rush's Lancers. Tested in battle, this regiment ultimately proved to be one of the elite calvary units on either side of the conflict. His letters provide rare insight into the daily life of a non-commissioned officer. They are filled with humor and humanity and demonstrate the hardships withstood by
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John Tincey was born in 1955 and educated in London. He graduated from Leicester University in 1977 with a degree in history and is currently employed by one of the major clearing banks. He specialises in all aspects of military history of the late 16th and 17th centuries and frequently contributes to historical and military magazines, as well as lecturing on the development of the art of war. His published works include a story of the London Militia during the English Civil War and a facsimile reprint of
Relive America's darkest chapter when brothers fought against each other. Experience first-hand the greatest battles of the Civil War. Get to know the soldiers of the Republic and the Generals who led them. Ride with General Sherman as he drives to the sea, leaving Atlanta in ashes. See the war from the Rebel's point of view as they take on the Yankees. Witness the action of modern re-enactments on the actual battlefields. Learn about the causes of the war, and the fateful decisions that made war
New - A volunteer officer with the 9th Texas Cavalry Regiment from 1861 to 1865, James Campbell Bates saw some of the most important and dramatic clashes in the Civil War's western and trans-Mississippi theaters. Bates fought in the Indian Territory; at Elkhorn Tavern in Arkansas; at Corinth, Holly Springs, and Jackson, Mississippi; at Thompson's Station, Tennessee; and at the crossing of the Etowah River during Sherman's Atlanta campaign. In a detailed diary and dozens of long letters to his fa
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. Covers raids from J. E. B. Stuart's 1862 ride around McClellan's
"Primarily known for his postwar exploits, most famously his 1876 defeat at Little Big Horn, George Armstrong Custer is receiving renewed interest for his successful Civil War generalship. He led the Michigan Cavalry Brigade in more than sixty battles and skirmishes. Forming perhaps the finest single cavalry brigade in the war, these horse soldiers repeatedly proved themselves as formidable opponents to the Confederates, earning them the nickname of ""Custer's Wolverines"". Among the Wolverines was James
A volunteer officer with the 9th Texas Cavalry Regiment from 1861 to 1865, James Campbell Bates saw some of the most important and dramatic clashes in the Civil War's western and trans-Mississippi theaters. Bates fought in the Indian Territory; at Elkhorn Tavern in Arkansas; at Corinth, Holly Springs, and Jackson, Mississippi; at Thompson's Station, Tennessee; and at the crossing of the Etowah River during Sherman's Atlanta campaign. In a detailed diary and dozens of long letters to his family, he recorded
Officers and Soldiers of the American Civil War Volume 2: Cavalry and Artillery Histoire & Collections Vol.2 New from Histoire & Collections comes a beautifully illustrated series dedicated to the uniforms, organization, and equipment of both the Union and Confederate armies of the American Civil War. Volume one focuses on infantry while Volume two focuses on Cavalry and Artillery. Both contain detailed color plates depicting the flags, uniforms, insignia, weapons, regimental structor, and battlefield
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Men-At-Arms #170: The American Civil War Armies 1: Confederate Artillery, Cavalry, and Infantry When the Southern states seceded to form their own government in 1861, one of their first moves was to organise an army. The South's fighting men served from the time of their enlistment until the end of the war, receiving poor rations, and even worse clothing - and this despite the fact that one of the first steps taken by the new army was to design a uniform and establish standards for accoutrements and
1860 Civil War Cavalry Sabre CA06_813 Description This 1860 U.S. Cavalry Saber features a high carbon 32" steel blade, a brass handguard and butt cap and slides into its nickel-steel scabbard. This is an attractive display and a high quality replica sword.Weight: 3 lbs Casey Kasem's Rock n' Roll Goldmine - ELVIS: THE ECHO WILL NEVER DIE 3 SEASON JACKET: USS HEERMANN DD-532 Archangel Gabriel Praying Statue, Stone Finish - Large Enhancing Psychic Energy Custom Naval POLO SHIRT
Civil War Battles [3 Discs] Edi Video-DVD: FRYS.com #: 5069545 Regional Coding: All Universal compatibility Shipping: Detailed Description Civil War photographs The peculiar institution Civil War espionage Cavalry in the Civil War Slaves and the Confederacy Conscription, North & South Prisoners of War The commaders in chief Reconstruction and the Ku Klux Klan Sound : DD Screen : B&W Release Date : September 02, 2003 Length : 360 Minutes Dvdsides : 3 Dvddiscs : 3 Upc : 011301625939
Item 5458 - Civil War soldier Prints best at 8.1"w × 14.0"h (300dpi) Description This soldier has written on the back of his cartes de visite, "I want to come home but cannot." This card is part of a collection of images from the 1st Me. Cavalry. Civil War soldier King circa 1861 circa 1861 Cartes de visite 10 x 6 Photographs - -Military - -Civil War
Cavalry Raids of the Civil War Covers raids from J E B Stuart's 1862 ride around McClellan's army to James Wilson's crushing 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
CIVIL WAR U.S. CAVALRY PRINT. E22834 Price: $12.00 E22834 CIVIL WAR U.S. CAVALRY PRINT. Large Civil War print, UNITED STATES CAVALRY SCOUTING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF FAIRFAX COURTHOUSE, VA. Published 1896. Showing a small party of Federal calvary scouting, before a short but unfortunate skirmish in which thirty Federal troops were either captured or slain. Hundreds of soldiers, at different times, were killed. Black and white large book plate print, 15 X 10-1/4", light aging. GUARANTEED "ANTIQUE", PRINTED
AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: CAVALRY & ARTILLERY SKU: 9782913903005 Item: HC903005 Both cavalry and artillery were regarded as elite units during the Civil War, and this is reflected in their uniforms and flags. 84 color plates depict 250 cavalry and artillery uniforms for both North and South, along with flags and equipment.