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Homegrown Yankees: Tennessee's Union Cavalry in the Civil War

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This book gives the history in a perspective that shows it was a very mixed belief and meaning to civil war. Tennessee was much more mixed than most would believe. this book chronicles those that fought on both sides from the same state. The reasons for fighting varies more than many would understand based on not learning from books such as this well written book.

A good account of unionist activity within the state of Tennessee...with a focus on serving within the Union Cavalry

Pity the poor boarder states. There were large populations that fought on both sides. The problem was your neighbor was apt to burn your house down while you were off fighting for your side. Throw in the fact that there were roving gangs of paranoid psycopaths who operated under the premise that,"I'd better kill him in case he wants to kill me." This book concerns the Union side of the fighting. The regiments raised were very uneven as far as quality. James Brownlow's regiment of cavalry would certainly be considered an elite unit. Other regd.iments were mixed, depending upon the soldier's commitment. Some joined to escape the Confederate draft, while many Confederates in pow camps turned coat to avoid dying. There are a few typos in the beginning of the book, but they are easily overlooked.
This is a well researched book. A fine read.