Author : Michael Dan Jones
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781463554743
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (547 download)
Book Synopsis The Tiger Rifles by : Michael Dan Jones
Download or read book The Tiger Rifles written by Michael Dan Jones and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2011-07-14 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of Company B, 1st Special Battalion (Wheat's) Louisiana Volunteers in the War Between the States. The Tiger Rifles, Company B, of Wheat's Battalion became famous because of their flashy Zouave uniforms, their famous battalion commander, Major Roberdeau Wheat, and their heroics at First Battle of Manassas. Their nickname, Tigers, became attached, first to the battalion, and then to all Louisiana troops serving in the Army of Northern Virginia. The book tries to separate fact from myth with regards to the Tigers. The men became so notorious for their antics in camp, they got blamed for a lot of things they didn't do, although they did plenty on their own to deserve their reputation. Also examined is the possible real identity of their company commander, Captain Alexander White. His name is an alias but as far as is known, his real identity has been a mystery. The book focuses tightly on the men of the Tiger Rifles and brings them to life as much as the limited resources allows.