ISBN: 9780803279469 - mounted raids of the civil war (6 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. The romance of the cavalry, smartly outfitted with factual detail, will thrill readers of Mounted Raids of the Civil War. In roughly chronological order, Edward G. Longacre's book presents twelve important expeditions-Federal and Confederate-in various theatres of action. These were raids of consequence, though not all were successful. Some were innovative, such as Colonel Abel Streight's raid down Alabama roads astride mules. Some raiding forces demonstrated bold planning, others timid execution. Others-notably the Kilpatrick-Dahlgren raid on Richmond-stirred national controversies. A few exhibited moments of comedy, as did Nathan Bedford Forrest's "naval" assault against Union steamboats in the Tennessee River. And some expeditions greatly advanced military victories-such as General Benjamin H. Grierson's raid during the Vicksburg campaign. Longacre's history is peopled with colorful personalities, among them such Northern and Southern generals as J. E. B. stuart, nicknamed Beauty; Earl Van Dorn, a dashing fire-eater; William E. "Grumble" Jones; George Stoneman, who never hurried; John Hunt Morgan, brave but lax in discipline; Joseph Wheeler, capable but underused by the military; Philip H. Sheridan, intense, scrappy, and inspirational; and James Harrison Wilson, proud and eager to make the "last long ride: of the war against the crumbling Confederacy. Included in this Bison Book edition are new maps illustrating the raids described. …

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

paperback. Zustand: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; wrapper edges very slightly dulled. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Series; Bison books. Physical description; 348 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. Notes; "A Bison book." Previously published by A.S. Barnes in 1975. Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-337) and index. Subjects; United States. History. Civil War, 1861-1865. Cavalry operations. Raids. Mounted warfare. Military history. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; wrapper edges very slightly dulled. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Series; Bison books. Physical description; 348 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. Notes; "A Bison book." Previously published by A.S. Barnes in 1975. Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-337) and index. Subjects; United States. History. Civil War, 1861-1865. Cavalry operations. Raids. Mounted warfare. Military history. 1 Kg.…

paperback. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.