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Jeff Davis's Own

Jeff Davis's Own

James R. Arnold
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"In 1855, a unique crisis demanded a unique response. The government's relocation of eastern Native American tribes and the increasing encroachment of settlers threatened the survival of the Great Plains tribes, most notably the Comanche. The "Lords of the plains" reacted with furious raids against frontier settlements in Texas and Mexico." "The government's answer was the Second Cavalry, created by U.S. Secretary of War Jefferson Davis. Designed from its inception to fight a mobile war with innovative tactics, this select unit not only helped turn the tide of the battle for the West, it became the crucible that forged the commanders of both sides of America's next great conflict. Sixteen of the officers who accepted appointments to the elite Second Cavalry became Civil War generals. No other regiment in the American army, before or since, produced so many generals in such a short time." "Jeff Davis's Own offers the first in-depth examination of the exploits of the Second Cavalry. Drawing upon a wealth of military documents, archival materials, newspapers, and personal journals, James Arnold topples many of the long-standing legends surrounding the taming of the West. In their place, he offers a penetrating, frequently surprising look at the early service of some of the most outstanding leaders of the Civil War, and the creation of one of the army's most storied regiments."--BOOK JACKET.
Pages
378
Format
Hardcover
Release
September 27, 2000
ISBN 13
9780641931956

Jeff Davis's Own

James R. Arnold
3.4/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
"In 1855, a unique crisis demanded a unique response. The government's relocation of eastern Native American tribes and the increasing encroachment of settlers threatened the survival of the Great Plains tribes, most notably the Comanche. The "Lords of the plains" reacted with furious raids against frontier settlements in Texas and Mexico." "The government's answer was the Second Cavalry, created by U.S. Secretary of War Jefferson Davis. Designed from its inception to fight a mobile war with innovative tactics, this select unit not only helped turn the tide of the battle for the West, it became the crucible that forged the commanders of both sides of America's next great conflict. Sixteen of the officers who accepted appointments to the elite Second Cavalry became Civil War generals. No other regiment in the American army, before or since, produced so many generals in such a short time." "Jeff Davis's Own offers the first in-depth examination of the exploits of the Second Cavalry. Drawing upon a wealth of military documents, archival materials, newspapers, and personal journals, James Arnold topples many of the long-standing legends surrounding the taming of the West. In their place, he offers a penetrating, frequently surprising look at the early service of some of the most outstanding leaders of the Civil War, and the creation of one of the army's most storied regiments."--BOOK JACKET.
Pages
378
Format
Hardcover
Release
September 27, 2000
ISBN 13
9780641931956

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