Cavalry Tactics As Illustrated By The War Of The Rebellion: Together With Many Interesting Facts Important For Calvary To Know (1910)

By Alonzo Gray

Book Overview

Cavalry Tactics As Illustrated By The War Of The Rebellion: Together With Many Interesting Facts Important For Calvary To Know is a book written by Alonzo Gray and first published in 1910. The book is a comprehensive guide to cavalry tactics as they were employed during the American Civil War. Gray draws on his own experiences as a cavalry officer during the war to provide a detailed description of the tactics used by both Union and Confederate forces.The book covers a wide range of topics related to cavalry tactics, including the organization and training of cavalry units, the use of cavalry in reconnaissance and raiding operations, and the various types of weapons and equipment used by cavalry soldiers. Gray also provides detailed accounts of several important battles and campaigns from the Civil War, including the Battle of Gettysburg and the Atlanta Campaign.In addition to its focus on cavalry tactics, the book also includes many interesting facts and anecdotes related to the day-to-day life of a cavalry soldier during the Civil War. These include descriptions of the various types of horses used by cavalry units, the challenges of maintaining supply lines in the field, and the importance of discipline and morale in combat.Overall, Cavalry Tactics As Illustrated By The War Of The Rebellion is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of cavalry warfare or the American Civil War more broadly. Its detailed descriptions of tactics and equipment are complemented by Gray's personal insights and experiences, making it an engaging and informative read for both military historians and general readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163938866
• ISBN13: 9781163938867
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"