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History of Morgan's Cavalry - an Account of One of the Most Successful Units of Confederate Cavalry During the American Civil War by One of its Officers (Hardcover)
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History of Morgan's Cavalry - an Account of One of the Most Successful Units of Confederate Cavalry During the American Civil War by One of its Officers (Hardcover)
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The South's raiding cavalry on campaign
This substantial, well known and highly regarded work presents
itself to the reader as a history of a renowned unit of Confederate
Cavalry. Whilst that is undoubtedly the case, the narrative is made
the more relevant, interesting and indeed entertaining because its
author rode within its ranks. So the book also works admirably as a
first hand account of the experiences of a cavalier of the South at
war. John Hunt Morgan was a Kentuckian and a regular soldier who
was drawn, in common with so many of his native state, reluctantly
into war against the federal government. He raised the 2nd Kentucky
Cavalry regiment and as its Colonel fought at Shiloh, but it was as
a raider that Morgan's Cavalry achieved most fame and, for some,
notoriety. 'Morgan's Raid' which took place in July 1863 was a
remarkable feat of cavalry command. With lightning manoeuvres
Morgan broke past the Union lines and led nearly 2,500 Confederate
cavalrymen deep into Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio making this action
the deepest incursion into the north of any body of uniformed
Confederate troops in the war. For those interested in the dash,
elan and actions of this redoubtable body of horse soldiers and
their talented commander, Duke's book-a deservedly recognised
classic-is essential. Available in soft cover and hard cover with
dust jacket for collectors."
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