Union Cavalrymen of the Civil War

The bombardment by Confederate artillery of Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, was the spark that finally ignited the American Civil War, quickly bringing thousands of eager volunteers for the Union cause. It proved especially easy to raise cavalry, since recruits naively believed that their military duties would be easier than in the infantry. This book investigates all aspects of the life and experiences of a Union trooper, covering enlistment, training, uniforms, weapons, cavalry tactics and the discrepancy between the recruit's view of swashbuckling charges and heroic hand-to-hand combat and the less glorious reality.Katcher, Philip R. N. is the author of 'Union Cavalrymen of the Civil War', published 2003 under ISBN 9781410901156 and ISBN 1410901157.