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No, the cavalry was a troop that fought on horseback. Im the person with the question but oh well. I ment like where they kind of like spys because the where spying on the enemy
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What would be done to spys found in the American Civil War?
Men were executed and women were imprisoned.
What has the author Anne J Bailey written?
Anne J. Bailey has written: 'A photographic history of Georgia in the Civil War' -- subject(s): Georgia Civil War, 1861-1865, History, Pictorial works, United States Civil War, 1861-1865 'Texans in the Confederate cavalry' -- subject(s): Cavalry operations, Confederate States of America, Confederate States of America. Army. Cavalry, Confederate States of America. Army. Texas Cavalry, History, Texas Civil War, 1861-1865, United States Civil War, 1861-1865 'The Chessboard of War'
What did the battlefields of the US Civil War sound like?
The battlefields of the US Civil War were booming from artillery shots and rifle and musket shots. There was smoke and shouting among the soldiers and the galloping cavalry horses.
Who was in command of all of General Lee's cavalry in the civil war?
Jeb Stuart
What civil war item brought into the resale shop on Pawn Stars was fake?
The cavalry bugle purported to be from the US Civil War was fake.
What are the release dates for Civil War Journal - 1993 Terrible Swift Sword The Union Cavalry?
Civil War Journal - 1993 Terrible Swift Sword The Union Cavalry was released on: USA: 28 September 1994
Why the nickname cavaliers in the civil war?
Because the cavalry was the most important part of and army
Why had new military technology changed the role of the cavalry in the US Civil War?
The age old effectiveness of the cavalry charge was negated by the terrain, fortifications and repeating rifles introduced in the US Civil War. The use of cavalry, however, was important for skirmishes, cutting supply lines and was used for scouting purposes.
What is the First North Carolina Cavalry?
A group of Civil War living history re-enactors.
What type of battle formations were designated for cavalry units in the US Civil War?
For the most part both sides in the US Civil War had the identical theories on cavalry combat. Civil War generals such as George B. McClellan, Henry W. Halleck emphasized the saber. West Point instructor, Dennis Hart Mahan held the same ideas. Of course cavalry was also vital in reconnaissance. Few commanders expected cavalry units to rely on firearms. The "saber and spurs" theory believed cavalry charges designed to break through enemy infantry lines was the best technique.
Who was the commanding Confederate cavalry general of the South?
For the majority of the Civil War, John Mosby was the General that led the Southern Cavalry. He was known for his speed and the ability to disappear.
What are the people called that rode horses in the Civil War?
Military units that ride horses are called cavalry.
