Cavalry Raids of the Civil War

Covers raids from J E B Stuart’s 1862 ride around McClellan’s army to James Wilson’s crushing raids in Alabama and Georgia in 1865. In war, the raid is the epitome of daring. Usually outnumbered, raiders launch surprise attacks behind enemy lines, taking prisoners, destroying communications, and seizing supplies. In the Civil War, these men marauded on horseback, stunning opponents with their speed and mobility. This book covers the adventurous and often dangerous exploits of the Union and Confederate cavalry officers who had a flair for plunging into the enemy’s lair.