Although many officers wore plumes; Major General James Ewell Brown Stuart's was recognized everywhere. It was a symbol of glory; reputation; gallantry; courage; and unparalleled fighting skill of Lee's peerless cavalry commander. Stuart fearlessly led his men in battle throughout Virginia; Maryland; and Pennsylvania; and his troopers became well known for their many brave achievements. Their storied rides around the enemy Army of the Potomac were celebrated by the Confederates and cursed by the Union. [This book] is the first complete biographical record of a Civil War commander's staff. Author Robert J. Trout gives a behind-the-scenes look at the friendships and rivalries of Stuart's men; using service records and previously unpublished letters to substantiate the compelling biographies of fifty-two staff members. An extensive roster provides brief information for more than two hundred men who were assigned to Stuart's headquarters.
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Review
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Abridged accounts of Royal Navy activitiesBy Fred CamfieldThis review is for Volume I of the series (1793-1798). It should not be applied to other volumes which were published separately and have different content. It particular; it does not apply to Volume 2 where it has been posted by (I have no control over that posting).The title of this book is; perhaps; a little misleading. The Naval Chronicle did not start publication until 1799. However; it did go back; retroactively; to document earlier actions. This book gives a summary of major actions such as the occupation/ withdrawal at Toulon in 1793; the Glorious First of June in 1794; the Battle of the Nile in 1798; etc. It also includes various particular actions of interest such as the battle between the British Frigate Nymph (Captain Edward Pellew) and the French National Frigate Cleopatra in 1793 which resulted in Pellew being knighted. It is interesting to note the high casualty rate among midshipmen. Of the 23 men killed aboard the Nymph; there were 3 midshipmen and a master's mate.The book also covers the actions in the West Indies; the occupation of Dutch overseas territories (the Cape of Good Hope; etc.); and various other activities and treaties. Additional information is provided on topics such as naval appropriations; weight of ships stores; and organization of sea fencibles.In some respects; the book may be covering too much in too few pages. With 365 pages; it covers some actions in detail; some more superficially; and some not at all. However; it is a good supplement for those readers with an interest in the period.
