This is an account of life in the American Civil War and focuses on the men who fought in such conflicts as Antietam, Chickamauga, and Gettysburg. All aspects of the Union cavalryman's life is covered, from recruitment to training, and hand-to-hand combat.
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Philip Katcher was born in Los Angeles, California, to parents involved in the film industry. He was educated at the University of Maryland and served in the US Army in Vietnam. He has also been an active participant in living history activities, especially in the 18th and 19th century periods. He has written a number of books on various periods of US military history and presently is editor/publisher of Military Images Magazine.
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Great Guide for Living Historians,
By Brian J. Behler (Williamsburg, VA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Union Cavalryman 1861-65 (Trade Editions) (Paperback)
Although not intended specifically for living history, this is an excellent work for the American Civil War Re-enactor who is getting started and wishes to strive for historical accuracy in a cavalry role. The period pictures and accounts show all types of uniforms, weapons, gear and procedures that a new cavalryman would need to know. The book also makes good contrasts between different gear at different stages in the war, so you can illustrate the difference between a volunteer in 1861 vice a regular in 1865. At first, I wasn't sure if the gear I had purchased from a sutler was correct, but after seeing this book, I now know that it was, and exactly how to wear and use it.It is also a good read for the general history buff, with many good color paintings mixed in with period B&W photos.
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I bought the book because my Great Grandfather was a trooper in the 2nd Iowa Cavalry (mentioned in the book) and I am doing research on him. This book gave me a good idea as to conditions, uniforms and weapons. Also provided a lot of information on camps and training you don't get in books with a strictly "history" presentation on battles, commanders, etc.
If you are interested in the (Union) Civil War Cavalry get this book.
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In December 1860, when South Carolina seceded from the Union, the regular US Army contained only five mounted regiments. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
union cavalryman, cavalry tactics Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Civil War, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, Richard Carlile, Army of the Potomac, Philip Sheridan, General Sheridan, Grierson's Raid, Newton Station, Regiment of Dragoons New!
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In December 1860, when South Carolina seceded from the Union, the regular US Army contained only five mounted regiments. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
union cavalryman, cavalry tactics Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Civil War, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, Richard Carlile, Army of the Potomac, Philip Sheridan, General Sheridan, Grierson's Raid, Newton Station, Regiment of Dragoons New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Civil War by Geoffrey Ward on page 62
- An Introduction to Civil War Small Arms by Dean S. Thomas on page 62
- AMERICAN CIVIL WAR (Brasseys Almanac) by Philip Katcher in Front Matter
- Civil War Memoirs by Philip Henry Sheridan on page 62
- Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman by J H Kidd on page 62
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- American Civil War Artillery 1861-65 (1): Field Artillery (New Vanguard) (Pt.1) by Philip Katcher in Back Matter
- American Civil War Commanders (1): Union Leaders in the East (Elite) (Pt.1) by Philip Katcher in Back Matter
- American Civil War Artillery 1861-65 (2): Heavy Artillery (New Vanguard) by Philip Katcher in Back Matter
- Union Infantryman 1861-65 (Warrior) by John Langellier in Back Matter
- The American Civil War (1): The War In The East 1861-May 1863 (Essential Histories) (v. 1) by Gary Gallagher in Back Matter
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