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Often overlooked because of the cavalry of JEB Stuart, Nathan Bedford Forrest was an excellent Confederate cavalry commander.
During the first half of the American Civil War, Confederate cavalry was, indeed, superior to Union cavalry due to superior training and experience on the part of Southern officers and troopers. As the war progressed, Union quality increased dramatically, while attrition among Confederate cavalry led to a sharp decrease in its fighting effectiveness.
No, Sir. He was a Confederate cavalry leader.
Roosevelts' Cavalry Regiment was nicknamed the "Rough Riders". Officially, it was the First US Volunteer Cavalry Regiment (Army).
Stuart commanded the Confederate cavalry. Custer commanded the Union cavalry.
that they need to fight
The Confederate States of America.
John A. Wren has written: 'Men wanted for cavalry' -- subject(s): Confederate States of America, Cavalry, Confederate States of America. Army, Recruiting, enlistment
J.E.B Stuart
For cavalry I'd say carbines of long rifles the infantry was using.
Answer Confederate Army Rebels The soldiers were organized into regiments, divisions, corps and armies---in that order from small to largest. So, there were several different Armies that were commanded by a general and fought in a region or battle. Here are some example of armies of the Conferate States. Army of Mississippi - Commanded by Gen. A. S. Johnston at Shiloh. Army of Tennessee - Commanded by Gen. Bragg Army of Northern Virginia - Commanded by Gen. Robert E. L
The Rough Riders was the name given to the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry that fought in the Spanish-American War.