Ned Smith

The 2nd Maine Cavalry in the Civil War

A History and Roster

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book follows the 2nd Maine Cavalry from their muster in the late winter of 1863 through their action against Confederate forces in Louisiana, Florida and Alabama. While giving the details of the many scouting expeditions, raids and battles in which the regiment participated, it also includes the more personal stories of several of the young soldiers involved. In addition, a complete regimental roster gives details of enlistment, illness, death from various causes, promotions, demotions, etc.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. September 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 460g
• ISBN-13: 9780786479689
• ISBN-10: 078647968X
• Artikelnr.: 40304647

Autorenporträt

Ned Smith is a military veteran and a long time educator who teaches college history courses in Bangor, Maine.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface One-Slavery's Influence in the United States and Maine Two-Florida: Slavery, Political Power and Secession Three-Winter 1863: Forming the 2nd Maine Veteran Volunteer Regiment Four-Spring 1864: Mustering the Regiment and Action in the Red River Campaign Five-Summer 1864: Detachments in Action in Louisiana and First Actions in Florida Six-September 1864: General Asboth's Raid and the Battle of Marianna Seven-Late 1864: Dissension Regarding Promotions and Raids Pollard and Milton Eight-Early 1865: Promotions, Further Raids, and Difficult Times for Florida's Civilians Nine-March 1865: Raids on the Confederate Railroad and Action Near Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely Ten-To the End: The 2nd Maine Cavalry at Montgomery and Reconstruction Duty in Florida Appendices: A.
Roster of the 2nd Maine Cavalry B.
Causes of Death in the Different Theaters of the War C.
General Courts-Martial for Members of the 2nd Maine Cavalry D.
Men of the 2nd Maine Cavalry Held at Andersonville Prison E.
Officers Mustered out in Florida Chapter Notes Bibliography Index