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As the war dragged on, the Federal cavalry’s role changed. Instead of scouting and screening, the primary role became that of an offensive weapon. By the end of the Civil War, the Northern cavalry had become one of the most fearsome offensive forces that the world had ever seen.
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civilwarcavalry.com/?page_id=11
civilwarcavalry.com/?page_id=11
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Cavalry of the Civil War, Its Evolution and Influence ... For a long time after our Civil War, except as to its political or commercial bearing, that conflict attracted but little attention abroad. ... At the outbreak of the Civil War, the military conditions in the two sections were very unequal.
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www.civilwarhome.com/civilwarcavalry.htm
www.civilwarhome.com/civilwarcavalry.htm
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During the first two years of the Civil War, the Federal cavalry was subordinated in every way to its true role, and one of the common mistakes in those early days of the war was to use cavalry with infantry support, so that the latter used to shout derisively: "There's going to be a fight, boys!
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www.civilwarhome.com/cavalrybattles.htm
www.civilwarhome.com/cavalrybattles.htm
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During the Civil War the cavalry reached its zenith, marking the highest position the horse soldier would ever hold in the American military. Between 1861-1865, 272 full regiments of cavalry were raised to preserve the Union, 137 for the South.
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ehistory.osu.edu/uscw/features/regimental/cavalry.cfm
ehistory.osu.edu/uscw/features/regimental/cavalry.cfm
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Civil War Cavalry is a place to discuss the issues, events, and interests of those involved with the equestrian aspects of; American Civil War reenacting. ... Be sure to check the Civil War Cavalry forum's calendar. Just select Calendar from the header menu.
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This site has a variety of original Civil War art work, including original Harper's Weekly Civil War Cavalry illustraions and pictures ... Simply stated, this is the most dramatic and collected of all Civil War Cavalry illustrations. It is an original 1863 illustration by Thomas Nast. The leaf presents a stunning view of...
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www.sonofthesouth.net/prod0121.htm
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Cavalry in the American Civil War. ... The role of the cavalry at the beginning of the Civil War was very limited. Horsemen of both armies were initially limited to patrolling and scouting, guarding supply trains and railroads, and providing escorts to generals.
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www.nps.gov/gett/soldierlife/cavalry.htm
www.nps.gov/gett/soldierlife/cavalry.htm
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