Reminiscences of Frank H. Rahm of Mosby's Command & An Analysis of Ranger John H. Lunceford: Traitor or Coward? Or Unjustly Accused!

Published by Donald C. Hakenson, Alexandria, VA, 2008

ISBN 10: 0914927604 (ISBN 13: 9780914927600)

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Format is approximately 5.75 inches by 8.75 inches. vii, [1], 78, [2] pages. Foreword by Thomas J. Evans. Illustrations. Index. Signed by the author on the title page. Don Hakenson is the past President for the Stuart-Mosby Historical Society. He has served as a History Commissioner for Lee District in Fairfax County. Don is also a Civil War advisor for the Mosby Foundation. Don's manuscript, This Forgotten Land was the recipient of the 2001 Nan Netherton award presented by the Fairfax County History Commission and his book, This Forgotten Land, Volume II, received a special History award from the Alexandria Historical Society and received the Jefferson Davis Historical Gold Medal Award from the United Daughters of the Confederacy Loudoun Chapter 170. Don also published three other books about Colonel John S. Mosby and his men. Colonel John So. Mosby introduced many new tactics during the Civil War. He found that small, swiftly moving cavalry companies, heavily armed with only pistols, could surprise and defeat larger Federal forces. His hit and run tactics were highly successful. His Rangers would either quickly overwhelm his enemies, or quit the fight if there was no chance of success. Following an engagement, Col. Mosby and his Rangers would often disappear into the night, and from this he became known as "The Gray Ghost." The Forty-third Battalion's Artillery Company helped attain major victories at the Wage Train Raid, Salem, Mount Zion Church, and in other engagements. One highly regarded member of the Artillery Company was Lieutenant Frank Henry "Red Fox" Rahm, who was captured by Federal forces and sent to the Old Capital Prison. This is Lieutenant Rahm's story of his escape. Lieutenant Rahm demonstrated he was a true Ranger and took advantage of every opportunity. …

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Title
Reminiscences of Frank H. Rahm of Mosby's Command & An Analysis of Ranger John H. Lunceford: Traitor or Coward? Or Unjustly Accused!
Author
Hakenson, Don
Publisher
Donald C. Hakenson, Alexandria, VA
Publication year
2008
Condition
Very good
Binding
Hardcover
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Presumed First Edition, First printing.
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