The Cavalry at Gettysburg by Edward G. Longacre

Several books on Joshua Chamberlain have appeared in recent years, but most have been either hero-worship or have relied too heavily on his own account of his actions.Edward Longacre has joined the front ranks of American Civil War historians with The Cavalry at Gettysburg, General John Buford, and Custer and his Wolverines. Longacre’s superb book addresses a significant gap in our understanding of the United States’ victory in the American Civil War.Joshua Chamberlain's exploits on Little Round Top have gained worldwide fame since the release of the film Gettysburg. Because Lost Cause advocates succeeded in glorifying Confederate cavalry, few Americans understand the hard work and sacrifice of the men who built a cavalry force capable of challenging Confederate horsemen. Union cavalry has never received the kind of attention they deserve given their importance to the overall Union war effort. Longacre’s story is not just about a single battle but also Pennsylvania-born Gregg’s career as a regular Army cavalry officer who ultimately commanded all the Army of the Potomac’s (main Union eastern Army’s) cavalry forces herein lies the value of his study. We already know the end of Custer’s story and how flamboyance is not always the key to military success. Gregg, a self-effacing and modest commander, suffered in comparison to his flamboyant subordinate, George Armstrong Custer, who commanded the brigade that attacked Confederate cavalry. Longacre tells the important story of how Gregg stopped Stuart’s efforts to attack the Union rear. John Buford’s brave stand on its first day. Jeb Stuart’s failure to appear with his cavalry until the middle of the battle or Union Gen. If Gettysburg cavalry is remembered, it is either Confederate Gen. Most casual students of the Civil War fail to understand the importance of the cavalry battles that took place that day far away from Cemetery Ridge. cavalry commander’s finest hour, which occurred at almost the exact same time as Pickett’s Charge. In his extremely well-written and fully researched study, Unsung Hero of Gettysburg: The Story of Union General David McMurtrie Gregg, he documents a U.S.

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The Cavalry at Gettysburg by Edward G. Longacre