Overview

From its first engagement at Harper's Ferry to the campaigns against confederates in Louisiana, the 12th Illinois Cavalry fought more than 20 battles in three theatres of combat. Through first hand accounts in diaries, memoirs and service records, this text brings to life the men of the regiment.

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Author:   Samuel M Blackwell
Publisher:   Cornell University Press
Imprint:   Northern Illinois University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.907kg
ISBN:  

9780875802794

ISBN 10:   0875802796
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   01 December 2001
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents List of Maps Introduction 1. Rally 'round the Flag 2. Drop Carbines!... Draw Sabres!... Charge! 3. Picket and Reconnaissance Duty 4. Raids 5. Forcing the Rebels to Deploy 6. Fighting the Rebs for Seven Days 7. Search and Destroy 8. From Tennessee to Texas 9. Reconstruction in a Conquered Land Epilogue: Sound Taps Appendix: 12th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Notes Bibliography Index

Reviews

"""A genuine contribution to the history of the Union cavalry.""—Michigan Historical Review ""Blackwell's research and care of the subject is great.... One realizes and appreciates the efforts of the real-life men in the glorious, mundane, and fearful aspects of the war""—Journal of Illinois History"

A genuine contribution to the history of the Union cavalry. -- Michigan Historical Review Blackwell's research and care of the subject is great.... One realizes and appreciates the efforts of the real-life men in the glorious, mundane, and fearful aspects of the war -- Journal of Illinois History

A genuine contribution to the history of the Union cavalry. --Michigan Historical Review Blackwell's research and care of the subject is great.... One realizes and appreciates the efforts of the real-life men in the glorious, mundane, and fearful aspects of the war --Journal of Illinois History

<p> A genuine contribution to the history of the Union cavalry. -- Michigan Historical Review <p> Blackwell's research and care of the subject is great.... One realizes and appreciates the efforts of the real-life men in the glorious, mundane, and fearful aspects of the war -- Journal of Illinois History

Author Information

Samuel M. Blackwell Jr. is visiting Assistant Professor of History at Northern Illinois University.

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