The Cavalry at Appomattox

The Cavalry at Appomattox
Author: Edward G. Longacre
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2003
Genre: Appomattox Campaign, 1865
ISBN: 9780811700511

The final campaign of the American Civil War in the eastern theatre witnessed the zenith of American cavalry warfare, the salient aspect of the operation. The Appomattox Campaign not only determined whether the conflict would continue, but also which army had better assimilated the intricate, difficult lessons of mounted service. The outcome indicated why the Union troopers emerged victorious: They displayed greater tactical versatility -- the ability to fight mounted and afoot -- whereas the Confederate horsemen considered the outdated 'saber charge' the essence of mounted battle.