Cavalry Raids of the Civil War

by Robert W. Black

Book 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 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081173157X
• ISBN13: 9780811731577
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.0"