The bombardment by Confederate artillery of Fort Sumter on 12 April 1861 was the spark that finally ignited the American Civil War, and quickly brought thousands of eager volunteers for the Union cause. It proved especially easy to raise cavalry since recruits naively believed that their military duties would be easier than in the infantry. This section of the Federal army therefore grew rapidly, and played a significant part in the war. This book investigates all aspects of the life and experiences of the Union Cavalryman, including enlistment, training, uniforms, weapons and the discrepancy between the recruit's view of swashbuckling charges and heroic hand-to-hand combat and the less glorious reality.
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About the Author:
Philip Katcher is the author of over 30 books in the field of American military history, including the highly successful five-volume set on Armies of the American Civil War. He was named a Fellow of the Company of Military historians for his work on the Vietnam conflict, in which he served with the US Army. He is also a member of the living history Civil War unit, serving with Huckstep's First Fluvanna Battery/24th New York Light Artillery. Philip lives and works in Pennsylvania USA. Richard Hook is one of the world's greatest military illustrators and has contributed to more than 30 Osprey titles. He is also an authority on the native peoples of North America, a subject for which he has had a life-long passion.
Synopsis:
This is an account of life in the American Civil War and focuses on the men who fought in such conflicts as Antietam, Chickamauga, and Gettysburg. All aspects of the Union cavalryman's life is covered, from recruitment to training, and hand-to-hand combat.
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- PublisherOsprey Publishing
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 1841762571
- ISBN 13 9781841762579
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages64
- IllustratorHook Richard
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