Confederate Cavalryman 1861–65

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Confederate Cavalryman 1861–65

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The southerner of the mid-19th century had been bred to ride horses. In addition the period southerner had long been used to handling firearms, through hunting for pleasure, food or simply for sport. The combination of these factors promised that when the southern states began to secede in December 1860, the cavalry would be a major combat arm. This title looks at how the men of the Confederate cavalry were recruited, trained, lived and fought during the Civil War (1861-65). Both routine and campaign life are covered, as well as the weapons and equipment that served them in their combat roles. Key encounters such as the 1863 clash at Brandy Station are also covered in this authoritative text.

Table of Contents

Introduction · Regular Cavalry · Recruiting · Training · Uniforms, Equipment and Weapons · Everyday Life · Campaign Life · Battle · Partisan Rangers · Scouts and couriers · Glossary · Select Bibliography · Color plate commentary · Index

Product details

Published Jun 25 2002
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781841763811
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 52 b/w; 8 col
Dimensions 10 x 7 inches
Series Warrior
Short code WAR 54
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Philip Katcher

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Gerry Embleton

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