In the first half of the war, the Confederates enjoyed the advantage in cavalry, not least because most of the experienced cavalry officers from the Regular Army had chosen to side with the Confederacy.

3 days ago · Cavalry divisions were utilized by commanders as advance scouts and as a mobile fighting force. These new strategies culminated in the largest cavalry battle of the war fought on June 9, …

Confederate cavalrymen traveled lighter than their Union counterparts and were not usually armed with the more modern carbines. Short, muzzle-loading carbines were more common in southern …

Discover the pivotal role of cavalry in Civil War battles, their tactics, key figures, and impact on war outcomes.

The story of the Federal cavalry during the Civil War is not only the story of the development of raw recruits and officers from difficult beginnings to a finely honed and feared machine, but also the story …

Dec 1, 2022 · As Sheridan slowly withdrew up the Valley, Rosser and his 5th Virginia Cavalry followed and harassed the Federal troops, hoping for a smashing Confederate victory.

At the start, the Confederacy held an advantage in organization, strategy, and horsemanship. In the western theater, Nathan Bedford Forrest and John Hunt Morgan proved to be redoubtable raiders, …

Sep 30, 2019 · Taken from Tennesseans in the Civil War, this section gives a descriptive history of the Tennessee Confederate Cavalry Units. Jeremiah C. Stone’s Co. “A”, Lyon’s Tennessee Cavalry.

Mar 20, 2018 · The Confederate cavalry was in surprisingly good shape in 1864 for lots of reasons. First, and foremost, the command of the Union cavalry was in shambles as the year began.

During summer 1861, before the Army of Northern Virginia was formed, the confederate cavalry in the Eastern Theater was limited to regiments or smaller units attached to districts or larger formations.