Civil War Cavalry

WSH Baylor Fri Mar 28, 2014 2:27 pm

Since cavalry, at least in the game, has become a central theme, perhaps some of you enthusiast for the mounted service might appreciate some written observations. Here are some publications by Stephen Starr on the Union Cavalry.

http://lsupress.org/authors/detail/stephen-z-starr/

Starr also delivered talk to the CINCINNATI CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE in April 1959. I think that if you have the time to read this monograph, you will find some interesting observations on both sides of the "Border."

http://www.cincinnaticwrt.org/data/ccwrt_history/talks_text/starr_cavalry_tactics.html

Martin, pay special attention to his brief discussion regarding Forrest and John Hunt Morgan/Basil Duke. I think you will find it very interesting.

How about a discussion on the use of the saber in the Federal cavalry. This one you will have to get through inter-library loan,

http://muse.jhu.edu/login?auth=0&type=summary&url=/journals/civil_war_history/v011/11.2.starr.pdf

J