Three Years in the Federal Cavalry
Author | : Willard W. Glazier |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 2019-12-04 |
ISBN-13 | : EAN:4057664565822 |
ISBN-10 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Three Years in the Federal Cavalry written by Willard W. Glazier and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-04 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Three Years in the Federal Cavalry' by Willard W. Glazier is a memoir that transports the reader to the American frontier of the 19th century. Glazier's first-hand account of serving in the 2nd New York Cavalry is based on his wartime journal and covers the period from the enlistment of the author in the summer of 1861 until his capture during the fall of 1863. This memoir provides an insight into the rise of the Federal cavalry from bumblers to a powerful and well-trained striking force, including details of cavalry training, daily and camp life, and cavalry battles.