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Book Synopsis Experiences of a Civil War Horse-soldier by : George Philip Walmsley
Download or read book Experiences of a Civil War Horse-soldier written by George Philip Walmsley and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a history of the 2nd New Jersey Cavalry during two years of the Civil War, 1863-65. It is a story told from the point of view of one enlisted man in this regiment, the author's grandfather, Corporal S. Townsend Walmsley. All the cavalry characters are true, documented factually as a result of the author's own research into original documents, as well as narratives told to him by other family members. It is a story of human sacrifice for country and ideals and the maturation of young men who eagerly went to war as invincible warriors, only to find that value for life, like ideals, was also precious. The details of everyday living and the research of their training, as in horsemanship, personalize the accounts and give the reader a sense of participation in this important history. The author's access to primary sources, such as his grandfather's journal and letters sent home during the war, lend the book its vitality and humanity.
Book Synopsis "Those Damn Horse Soldiers" by : George Walsh
Download or read book "Those Damn Horse Soldiers" written by George Walsh and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2013-05-21 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many accounts of the Civil War battles, armies, and key figures have been written over the years, but none have looked at the bloodiest war in our nation's history through the eyes of the cavalry. The horse soldiers in the Civil War are often referred to as the last of the cavaliers, men who valued their honor as much as their cause. In this sweeping saga George Walsh brings to life anew the gallant horse soldiers of the North and South, showing in dramatic detail how their raids and expeditions affected the outcome of the war and how their fortunes waxed and waned. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Book Synopsis Horse Soldiers by : Jean F. Blashfield
Download or read book Horse Soldiers written by Jean F. Blashfield and published by Franklin Watts. This book was released on 1998 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the role played by cavalry, or horse soldiers, in both the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War.
Book Synopsis Civil War Experiences with the New York Cavalry Under Bayard, Gregg, Kilpatrick, Custer, Raulston and Newberry 1862-1864 by : Henry C. Meyer
Download or read book Civil War Experiences with the New York Cavalry Under Bayard, Gregg, Kilpatrick, Custer, Raulston and Newberry 1862-1864 written by Henry C. Meyer and published by . This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American Civil War from the saddle The author of this book was just 17 years old when the shells began to fall on Fort Sumter heralding the coming storm of the American Civil War. Determined to play his part he rushed to enlist in the Zouaves, but instead found himself in the ranks of the New York Cavalry. Although he 'started at the bottom' his zeal earned him successive promotions and a rapid commission as an officer. Meyer's absorbing first hand account takes the reader to war in the ranks of the troopers in blue on many campaigns and battlefields of the American Civil War including Second Bull Run, the Stoneman Raid, Brandy Station, Aldie, Middleburgh, Upperville, Bucklands Mill and many others. Henry Meyer combines the activities of his regiment with intimate accounts of his own experiences to create a fine eyewitness view of the war of the Union horse soldiers. Available in softcover and hardcover with dust jacket.
Book Synopsis The Horse Soldiers by : Harold Sinclair
Download or read book The Horse Soldiers written by Harold Sinclair and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fictional account of Grierson's Raid.
Book Synopsis The Horse That Saved the Union by : Bruce D. Slawter
Download or read book The Horse That Saved the Union written by Bruce D. Slawter and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-10-08 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when a smart, energetic, and courageous cavalry officer joins forces with a really amazing horse with similar qualities? Well, just about anything! Given the right circumstances, this team of two exceptional individuals might even change the course of history.Based in part on the exciting saga of "Sheridan's Ride," which occurred during the Battle of Cedar Creek on October 19, 1864, this "true tale" introduces the young reader to the richness of Civil War stories by retracing the life of Winchester, the black horse of General "Little Phil" Sheridan, from the young colt's first experiences in the U.S. Army through his retirement after the war.Extensively researched – but written with the young student in mind – this historical narrative is an enjoyable fast-paced read for all ages. The reader is certain to come away with a greater appreciation for why good character always counts, and why Winchester the horse, who had plenty of it, is the most honored animal in U.S. military history.To further the youthful reader's understanding of the subject matter – and to foster a conversation about the plot and the main themes of the Civil War between students, parents, and teachers – the author has included a useful list of discussion questions (with suggested answers), a glossary of terms, easy-to-understand maps, a list of additional resources, and suggestions of places for students to visit.The author, Bruce D. Slawter, is a retired Air Force officer and Energy Department official living in Northern Virginia. He has given numerous talks on the Civil War to audiences of all ages. The author has traveled the globe on business and during vacations with his family, always searching for exciting fact-based stories along the way. He is thrilled to have discovered Winchester in his own backyard and to be able to introduce the saga of this unusual American hero to a new generation.
Book Synopsis Three Years in the Federal Cavalry by : Willard Glazier
Download or read book Three Years in the Federal Cavalry written by Willard Glazier and published by . This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A horse soldier's excellent account of war against the Confederacy This is the best kind of military memoir. Its author, William Glazier decided-after the end of the war-that the general public should know more of the neglected activities of the Union Cavalry and, since he was an active participant within its ranks, he set out to rectify that shortcoming by writing this book. History may have subsequently revealed more such accounts than he imagined, but, of course, there is never enough of such valuable material. Glazier's account is revealed to be invaluable since he created it based upon a journal he kept all through his military experiences-making entries around the 'bivouac fire, in the camp and often during the lull of battle' ensuring accuracy and immediacy of impressions for later generations to benefit from. Here then is a vital account, filled with the personal experiences and anecdotes of a young officer of the 2nd New York Cavalry. We join him-and them-in the Army of the Potomac in Virginia and stay with him through many marches, skirmishes and battles-making this book an essential component of every library of the American Civil War.
Download or read book Horse Soldiers written by Caleb Glass and published by . This book was released on 2000-09-01 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865 by : Leander Stillwell
Download or read book The Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865 written by Leander Stillwell and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Indian War Of 1864 by : Eugene Ware
Download or read book The Indian War Of 1864 written by Eugene Ware and published by . This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The US Cavalry and Indian tribes at war The author of this book was a young officer in the Union Army-a cavalryman of the 7th Iowa Cavalry-when in 1863, after the Battle of Gettysburg, he was ordered to the Western frontier to assist in dealing with potential uprisings by the Indian tribes in Omaha. Fortunately for posterity he decided to keep a daily journal and this together with reference to the lengthy correspondence he sent to his family concerning his activities has enabled the author to leave us a substantial, highly detailed and well written account of army life on the frontier and Indian warfare from the perspective of the horse soldier. This is an interesting and engaging book about a 'war within a war' against a formidable, elusive, fierce and resolute enemy. The scenes in which Indian forces literally surround the writer's beleaguered garrison are especially riveting.
Book Synopsis Horse Soldiers at Gettysburg by : Daniel Murphy
Download or read book Horse Soldiers at Gettysburg written by Daniel Murphy and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-06-01 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cavalry operations during the Gettysburg campaign have been well covered, but never like this. Most cavalry treatments of the campaign and battle have focused on strategy, operations, and tactics and zoomed in on particular episodes: the Battle of Brandy Station in June 1863 (the largest cavalry engagement on American soil), Jeb Stuart’s controversial ride-for-glory that deprived Lee of important intelligence for days, Union cavalry general John Buford’s role in the start of the battle on July 1, and the cavalry battle involving not only Stuart but also George Armstrong Custer east of Gettysburg on July 3. Daniel Murphy’s book covers the grand sweep of cavalry in the Gettysburg campaign, from Lee’s crossing of the Rappahannock in early June 1863, through the epic three-day clash in Pennsylvania, to the conclusion of Lee’s retreat in July 1863. But more than that, in a book blending strategy and tactics and campaign narrative with deep research in primary sources and an equestrian’s sense for what it’s like to ride and manage horses, Daniel Murphy brings a horseman’s eye to the story of the campaign: how individual cavalrymen experienced the campaign from the saddle and how horses—with special needs for care and maintenance—were in fact weapons that helped shape battles. In this new narrative of Civil War cavalry, author Daniel Murphy gets into the saddle and explores what it was like to be a cavalryman during the Gettysburg campaign. Horse-soldiering was a unique way of doing battle, and Murphy gives it more justice and nuanced description than any author has yet given it.
Book Synopsis Three Years in the Confederate Horse Artillery (1911) by : George Michael Neese
Download or read book Three Years in the Confederate Horse Artillery (1911) written by George Michael Neese and published by . This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.
Book Synopsis Glory at a Gallop by : William Brooksher
Download or read book Glory at a Gallop written by William Brooksher and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 2002-08-31 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a cast of characters including Jeb Stuart, Nathan Bedford Forrest, and Robert E. Lee, this informative and well-received volume details the Confederate cavalry's intrepid exploits during the Civil War. Among many action-packed tales are the stories of Forrest's capture of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Stuart's long ride and late arrival at Gettysburg, and Wade Hampton�s daring raid to steal the Union army's herd of beef. William R. Brooksher and David K. Snider uncover the real stories behind these Confederate legends, writing with a flair for the romantic and debonair cavalrymen. Author John Macdonald calls Glory at a Gallop, a selection of the Military Book Club, a 'well-researched, fascinating work.'
Book Synopsis His Hour Upon the Stage by : Mary Hennessy
Download or read book His Hour Upon the Stage written by Mary Hennessy and published by Vantage Press, Inc. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the nation entangled in a war that threatens its very existence, Henry Washington Sawyer answers the call for volunteers and joins the Union Cavalry. Soon he is wounded, imprisoned, and set to be executed in retaliation for the hanging of two Confederate spies. When his farewell letter to his wife triggers her desperate resolve to save his life, President Lincoln and Robert E. Lee soon become embroiled in this thrilling tale. A well-researched and rich piece of historical fiction based on the true story of the authors son-in-laws great-grandfather, Henry Washington Sawyer.
Book Synopsis Life in the Confederate Army by : Arthur Peronneau Ford
Download or read book Life in the Confederate Army written by Arthur Peronneau Ford and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The following account of the author's experiences as a private soldier in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War records only the ordinary career of an ordinary Confederate soldier. It does not treat campaigns, army maneuvers, or plans of battles, but only of the daily life of a common soldier, and of such things as fell under his limited observation.
Book Synopsis One of Jackson's Foot Cavalry by : John H. Worsham
Download or read book One of Jackson's Foot Cavalry written by John H. Worsham and published by Time Life Medical. This book was released on 1912 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Riding with New York Cavalry by : Willard W. Glazier
Download or read book Riding with New York Cavalry written by Willard W. Glazier and published by . This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The recollections of a horse soldier in blue Willard Glazier kept a detailed journal of his time as an officer in the 2nd New York Cavalry during the American Civil War, making immediate notes about his experiences in camp, around the campfire and even during lulls in the fighting. It was that carefully kept resource that is the basis of the two volumes included in this special Leonaur edition of Glazier's memoirs. In the first book he tells of his time on campaign with the Army of the Potomac in Virginia and describes many interesting scenes of action in cavalry skirmishes or full battle and camp life. The second volume continues Glazier's story to the pivotal conflict at Gettysburg and beyond. Shortly after an engagement with Confederate forces at Culpepper Courthouse and Liberty Mills, the good fortune that had seen him safely through the war up to that point abandoned him. In an ambush at Buckland's Mills in 1863, his horse was shot from under him and he was knocked senseless and trampled in an enemy charge. The action was a notable victory for Confederate forces under J. E. B Stuart commanding Wade Hampton's cavalry division and Fitzhugh Lee's division; Union forces under Judson Kilpatrick were routed in a debacle which became known as the Buckland Races. Glazier regained consciousness in Confederate hands as a prisoner of war. He spent nearly a year in prison camps and made a daring bid for freedom which is recorded here in detail. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.
