The Fifth New York Cavalry was a volunteer regiment organized in response to the Union defeat at the Battle of Bull Run in July 1861. The citizen-cavalrymen who made up the regiment came from across New York State and from every walk of life. In the following four years the unit became; according to contemporary sources; one of the finest cavalry formations in the field. The regiment's history is told chronologically in the overall context of the Civil War and based upon primary sources; including official reports; diaries; letters and newspaper accounts. Wherever possible Fifth New York troopers speak to us directly; describing their experiences in the Shenandoah campaign of 1862; the epic encounter at Gettysburg; life in camp and on picket duty; the Wilderness in the spring of 1864 and again the Shenandoah in the fall of 1864.
#1524030 in Books 2011-11-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.98 x 1.10 x 7.06l; 1.71 #File Name: 0786467746464 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The 2nd North Carolina CalvaryBy Deborah CI found this to be a very interesting book and full of new information about the Civil War; the battles; and the men that fought in it. It is a very thick book but so worth the time it takes to read it. I found so much new interesting facts and how the NC Calvary was formed and personal information about the men who joined the Calvary. It is a readable interesting book but a very detailed book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good readingBy north carolina momI needed research material for a book I am writing set in North Carolina. There is a good amount of info here and meets my needs.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy medicinehorseNice book
