The Cavalry at Appomattox: A Tactical Study of Mounted Operations During the Civil War's Climactic Campaign, March 27-9 April 1865: Mounted Operations ... Climactic Campaign, March 27-April 9, 1865 - Hardcover

Longacre, Edward G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0811700518 ISBN 13: 9780811700511

Publisher: Stackpole Books, 2003

Synopsis

The final campaign of the American Civil War in the eastern theatre witnessed the zenith of American cavalry warfare, the salient aspect of the operation. The Appomattox Campaign not only determined whether the conflict would continue, but also which army had better assimilated the intricate, difficult lessons of mounted service. The outcome indicated why the Union troopers emerged victorious. They displayed greater tactical versatility - the ability to fight mounted and afoot - whereas the Confederate horsemen considered the outdated 'saber charge' the essence of mounted battle.

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Product Description:

The final campaign of the American Civil War in the eastern theatre witnessed the zenith of American cavalry warfare, the salient aspect of the operation. The Appomattox Campaign not only determined whether the conflict would continue, but also which army had better assimilated the intricate, difficult lessons of mounted service.

About the Author:

Edward G. Longacre is the author of numerous articles and books on the Civil War, including A Regiment of Slaves: The 4th United States Colored Infantry, 1863-1866; Lee's Cavalrymen: A History of the Mounted Forces of the Army of Northern Virginia.

About this edition

• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0811700518
• ISBN 13: 9780811700511
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288