Kilpatrick and Our Cavalry
Author: James Moore
Publisher:
Published: 1865
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13:
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Kill-Cavalry
Author: Samuel J. Martin
Publisher:
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHugh Judson Kilpatrick, the subject of this biography, had a life plan: he would be a military hero, governor of New Jersey, and finally president of the United States. A West Point degree and the outbreak of the Civil War gave him a start on his path.
Kill-Cavalry
Author: Samuel J. Martin
Publisher: Stackpole Classics
Published: 2017-09-15
Total Pages: 326
ISBN-13: 9780811736893
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is a biography of an antihero, Samuel Martin writes in his prologue. Hugh Judson Kilpatrick was one of the most notorious scoundrels in the Union army. He lied, thieved, and whored his way through the Civil War, yet managed to attain the stars of a major general. But despite his faults--or perhaps because of them--he is a fascinating character. Description from Amazon: Nicknamed "Kill-Cavalry" because of the unusually high casualty rate among his men, cavalry commander Hugh Judson Kilpatrick was also the most notorious scoundrel in the Union army. Kilpatrick lied, thieved, and whored his way through the Civil War, yet managed to attain the stars of a major general. But despite his faults-or perhaps because of them-he is a fascinating character. This exceptionally well-researched biography (all the more remarkable given that Kilpatrick's daughter destroyed all her father's papers after his death) profiles one of the most interesting soldiers to ever wear Union blue.
Kilpatrick and our cavalry; comprising a ... life of General Kilpatrick, with an account of the ... operations under his command ... With twelve illustrations, from original designs by Waud
Author: James MOORE (M.D., Surgeon Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry.)
Publisher:
Published: 1865
Total Pages: 256
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKGettysburg's Forgotten Cavalry Actions
Author: Eric J. Wittenberg
Publisher: Grub Street Publishers
Published: 2011-10-27
Total Pages: 318
ISBN-13: 1611210712
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn award-winning historical study of the important role played by Union and Confederate horse soldiers on the Civil War battlefield at Gettysburg. The Union army’s victory at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on July 3, 1863, is widely considered to have been the turning point in America’s War between the States. But the valuable contributions of the mounted troops, both Northern and Rebel, in the decisive three-day conflict have gone largely unrecognized. Acclaimed Civil War historian Eric J. Wittenberg now gives the cavalries their proper due. In Gettysburg’s Forgotten Cavalry Actions, Wittenberg explores three important mounted engagements undertaken during the battle and how they influenced the final outcome. The courageous but doomed response by Brig. Gen. Elon J. Farnsworth’s cavalry brigade in the wake of Pickett’s Charge is recreated in fascinating detail, revealing the fatal flaws in the general’s plan to lead his riders against entrenched Confederate infantry and artillery. The tenacious assault led by Brig. Gen. Wesley Merritt on South Cavalry Field is also examined, as is the strategic victory at Fairfield by Southern troops that nearly destroyed the Sixth US Cavalry and left Hagerstown Road open, enabling General Lee’s eventual retreat. Winner of the prestigious Bachelder-Coddington Award for historical works concerning the Battle of Gettysburg, Eric J. Wittenberg’s Gettysburg’s Forgotten Cavalry Actions rights a long-standing wrong by lifting these all-important engagements out of obscurity. A must-read for Civil War buffs everywhere, it completes the story of the battle that changed American history forever.
Kilpatrick and Our Cavalry (Abridged, Annotated)
Author: James Moore
Publisher:
Published: 2016-11-07
Total Pages: 120
ISBN-13: 9781519045676
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFearless, ambitious, political, and not beloved by the men in his command, Major-General Hugh Judson Kilpatrick was nicknamed "Kill Cavalry." He was the first Union officer to be wounded in the war. He fought with great tenacity and aggressiveness, leading his men sometimes to feel assured he was leading them to suicide. But he was an instrument of destruction used again and again by the Union leadership.In this biography of his military career, his comrade in the field, Dr. James Moore, takes a very affectionate and highly-regarded view of Kilpatrick.
The Battle of Monroe's Crossroads
Author: Eric J. Wittenberg
Publisher: Savas Beatie
Published: 2006-04-19
Total Pages: 546
ISBN-13: 1611210151
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA detailed tactical narrative of one of the most important but least known engagements of William T. Sherman’s Carolinas Campaign during the Civil War. As General Sherman’s infantry crossed into North Carolina, Maj. Gen. Judson Kilpatrick’s veteran Federal cavalry division fanned out in front, screening the advance. When Kilpatrick learned that Confederate cavalry under Lt. Gen. Wade Hampton was hot on his trail, he decided to set a trap for the Southern horsemen near a place called Monroe’s Crossroads. Hampton, however, learned of the plan and decided to do something Kilpatrick was not expecting: attack. On March 10, 1865, Southern troopers under Hampton and Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler launched a savage surprise attack on Kilpatrick’s sleeping camp. After three hours of some of the toughest cavalry fighting of the entire Civil War, Hampton broke off and withdrew. His attack, however, stopped Kilpatrick’s advance and bought another precious day for Lt. Gen. William J. Hardee to evacuate his command from Fayetteville. This, in turn, permitted Hardee to join the command of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston and set the stage for the climactic Battle of Bentonville nine days later. Noted Civil War author Eric J. Wittenberg has written the first history of this important but long-forgotten battle, and places it in its proper context within the entire Carolinas Campaign. His study features twenty-eight original maps and dozens of illustrations. Finally, an author of wide experience and renown has brought to vivid life this overlooked portion of the Carolinas Campaign. Praise for The Battle of Monroe’s Crossroads “All the elements that we expect in great battle are here: high drama, command decisions good, bad, and ugly; courage and cowardice, sacrifice, and fortitude. Readers both new to the genre and veteran to the literature will find much of value in The Battle of Monroe’s Crossroads.” —Noah Andre Trudeau, author of The Last Citadel: Petersburg, June 1864–April 1865 “Features a marvelous cast of characters and a riveting story impeccably researched and judiciously interpreted. It is the definitive account of this fascinating battle.” —Mark L. Bradley, author of Last Stand in the Carolinas: The Battle of Bentonville
Kilpatrick and Our Cavalry
Author: Moore James
Publisher:
Published: 1901
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ISBN-13: 9780259710370
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSearching for George Gordon Meade
Author: Tom Huntington
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 418
ISBN-13: 0811708136
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA historian's investigation of the life and times of Gen. George Gordon Meade to discover why the hero of Gettysburg has failed to achieve the status accorded to other generals of the conflict.
Kilpatrick and Our Cavalry
Author: James Moore
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Published: 2017-10-29
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780265916490
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExcerpt from Kilpatrick and Our Cavalry: Comprising a Sketch of the Life of General Kilpatrick, With an Account of the Cavalry Raids, Engagements, and Operations Under His Command, From the Beginning of the Rebellion to the Surrender of Johnston The present volume is intended as an historical narrative - chiefly of the cavalry battles in which its'subject was engaged; and contains, also, a brief sketch of his previous career.' The rebellion itself has called forth more military talent than ever per haps has been seen at any one period in the annals of the world. The intention of the author is, a plain and unvarnished account of events, in which, with ample materials, considerable personal knowledge, from a service of over three years, and intimate acquaintance with military men, he has studiously endeavored to render ample justice to every one, and abide by facts. He believes the work will be interesting, especially to those who have served their country in the field Three Years or the War! About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
