
Looking through the bibliography of Longacre's Lee's Cavalrymen: A History of the Mounted
Forces of the Army of Northern Virginia, it is quite clear that there are
quite a few accounts written by the cavalrymen themselves. Those accounts are
always the most important. I enjoy hearing from the soldiers themselves.
Blackford's Letters from Lee's Army
is a fantastic account from a member of the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. About half way through the war,
Blackford transferred to staff duties under Longstreet,
so his accounts on cavalry operations are limited (But an interesting book none
the less).
On my too-read list are Myers' The Comanches: A History of White's Battalion, Virginia Cavalry;
McDonald's A History of the Laurel
Brigade; Keen-Mewborn's 43rd
Battalion Virginia Cavalry; French's Phantoms
of the South Fork: Captain McNeill and His Rangers; Trout's with Pen and Saber: The Letters and Diaries
of JEB Stuart's Staff Officers; and maybe Werts' Cavalryman of the Lost Cause. As you can see, there is a mixture of
old and new titles in this list. I'm sure I'll probably add a title or two
before it is all over.
So, what are some of your favorite books on the mounted arm
in the Army of Northern Virginia?
1 comment:
Have read Cavalryman of the lost cause,thought it was an excellent book. Am trying to get the one by Longacre, it seems like it too will be a great read.
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