Rebel Raider

The narrative profiles John Singleton Mosby, tracing his transition from a Virginia lawyer and reluctant secessionist to an audacious Confederate cavalryman operating behind Union lines. It recounts his service under J.E.B. Stuart, his development as a scout and raider, and his preference for paired Colt revolvers and fast cavalry tactics over traditional sabers. Episodes include scouting missions, raids that disrupted Union supply and communications, and small-party guerrilla actions aimed at harassing occupying forces and protecting Confederate sympathizers. The account also explores his character, resourcefulness, impudent audacity, and the practical challenges and bureaucratic obstacles that shaped his wartime career.