Cavalry Raids of the Civil War

by Robert W. Black

Overview

• 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 1865In 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811731577
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	09/16/2004
Series:	Stackpole Military History Series
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Col. Robert W. Black, a highly decorated Ranger veteran of Korea and Vietnam, is a member of the Ranger Hall of Fame. He lives in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and Port Charlotte, Florida.