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Cavalry at Appomattox: Mounted Operations During the Civil War's Climactic Campaign, March 27-April 9, 1865 - Hardcover

Longacre, Edward G.

 
9780811700511: Cavalry at Appomattox: Mounted Operations During the Civil War's Climactic Campaign, March 27-April 9, 1865

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greater tactical versatility - the ability to fight mounted and afoot - whereas the Confederate horsemen considered the outdated 'saber charge' the essence of mounted battle.

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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.

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