History of Morgan's Cavalry

Name: History of Morgan's Cavalry
Author: Basil Wilson Duke

By Basil Wilson Duke

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The narrator recounts General Morgan's wartime career and the cavalry command he led, tracing recruitment and organization, raids and scouting operations across Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, and Virginia, notable skirmishes and larger engagements, capture and prison escape, the unit's later campaigns and surrender, and reflections on leadership, soldierly hardship, and the effort to correct public misrepresentations.

About the Author

Basil Wilson Duke

Basil Wilson Duke was a Confederate cavalry officer during the American Civil War, known for his leadership and strategic insights. After the war, he became an author, contributing to the historical understanding of the conflict through his writings. His notable works include "Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War," which recounts thrilling tales of bravery and ingenuity, and "History of Morgan's Cavalry," which details the exploits of John Hunt Morgan's famed cavalry unit. Duke's narratives provide valuable perspectives on military history and the experiences of soldiers during this tumultuous period.