Three Years in the Federal Cavalry Illustrated eBook Willard W Glazier
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Three Years in the Federal Cavalry chronicles the years Willard W. Glazier spent in the mounted service of the United States. This edition includes the original illustrations of people he knew and events he experienced.
An eye-opening account of how the Union cavalry operated during the American Civil War, this book offers a first-hand account of one cavalryman's experiences from the time he enlisted in April 1961 through to his capture by Confederate forces in October 1863. Between these dates, Glazier's unit was involved in many conflicts, their roles often pivotal and their gallantry unquestionable.
Willard W. Glazier was at the front line in several key conflicts throughout the American Civil War. He and his fellow cavalrymen fought in Maryland and Virginia under multiple prominent commanders such as McClellan and Burnside. Glazier is careful to balance the excitement and chaos of battle with the more mundane realities of fighting a war. Everyday camp life and the conversations the officers would have among themselves, and the journeys between the battlefields, receive due consideration.
Considered today to be a classic biography for its honest readability, Glazier's account of his military service remains popularly read to this day. Whether you harbor a general interest in the U. S. Civil War or the American cavalry as a unit, or simply enjoy good autobiography, this is a title worthy of attention.
Three Years in the Federal Cavalry Illustrated eBook Willard W Glazier
This is an engaging memoir of service in the 2nd New York Cavalry (Harris Light) and covers the period from the enlistment of the author in the summer of 1861 until his capture during the fall of 1863. The author experienced the rise of the Federal cavalry from bumblers to a powerful and well trained striking force. The work is based on his wartime journal and published in 1870. While obviously biased toward the Federal side, the author clearly respects his enemies, particularly (and unexpectedly) John S. Mosby. I also was surprised by the praise the author heaps on Pleasenton and especially on Kilpatrick. While Kill Cavalry is usually considered rash today, the Farnesworth charge at Gettysburg being the best example, he was reasonably competent and loved by his men.The work is at its best when relating things the author directly experienced. This includes details of cavalry training and daily and camp life, the gradual reorganization of the cavalry into a corps, and the cavalry battles he participated in. The best are the engagements of the Gettysburg campaign, including Brandy Station, Aldie, and Upperville. The worst parts of the book are when he narrates events he did not participate in. This is not usually that bad with cavalry engagements, but it is tedious when he relates the battles of Fredericksberg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. Not only is it often inaccurate, but he quotes at length from letters and official reports he clearly assembled years later. It is almost like he feels he has to narrate these battles, though oddly the cavalry fight on the third day of Gettysburg is not mentioned at all, and the Harris Light was in Gregg's division! Despite these faults, this is a fun first hand account from which you will learn a great deal about the AOP cavalry corps.
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Three Years in the Federal Cavalry Illustrated eBook Willard W Glazier Reviews
I wholeheartedly recommend this book, not only for its historical value, but also because it entertains and educates the reader on the daily trials and tribulations of a member of the American military. Glazier's account of his enlistment and later commissioning serve to provide the modern military scholar with a meaningful narrative of expectation, experience, and finally, reflection. As a military officer, I would definitely recommend this book to any current, past or future service members.
Very interesting and informative. We had our own holocaust during the civil war. Very sad times for our country.
Excellent account of Union Cavalry actions in Virginia with General Kilpatrick. I am sure you will enjoy it as I did.
This book seems to be Glazier's log or diary that he kept. It is well written and edited and a pleasure to read. The information about daily life in a Civil War cavalry unit is very interesting. The book contains a nice mix of daily routine as well as battles fought. I would recommend this to anyone interested in Civil War history.
This really tells how difficult this war was for those involved. I found it fascinating and very informative. It really helps to have a map to follow as you read.
Written in a fairly modern style. it's very descriptive and i thoroughly enjoyed it. As usual with Civil War books it is very prejucdicial towards the side the author was on. They always won every encounter and routinely drove the enemy back at least two miles. You'll learn a lot about General Custer in this book. He was a courageous and feerless fighter. Say what you will about the Little Big Horn, he was a man without fear and a tremendous leader.
Excellent eyewitness account of the birth and ramp-up of the Union cavalry during the Civil War. The author enlisted as a private, and was promoted to sergeant, then lieutenant, of the 2nd New York "Harris Light' Cavalry. The writing is lively and interesting, and describes the fights of the regiment as well as the everyday happenings of cavalry life.
The narratives of the Harris Light's cavalry battles are worthwhile, as they are described from the point of view of a Union participant - not so common. No less interesting are the attitudes of the soldiers and officers, both with respect to political events in the Union, and to their opinions of the commanding generals on both sides.
Some small details that I found of note the respect the cavalrymen have of Mosby, disapproval of McClellan, and admiration for "Kill Cavalry" Kilpatrick. The author praises the good fights of the Confederate cavalry as much as those of his side. Many historians rate Brandy Station as the turning point for the Union cavalry - this book makes it apparent that, half a year before Brandy Station, many Union cavalry units were already playing even with the Confederate cavalry.
This is an engaging memoir of service in the 2nd New York Cavalry (Harris Light) and covers the period from the enlistment of the author in the summer of 1861 until his capture during the fall of 1863. The author experienced the rise of the Federal cavalry from bumblers to a powerful and well trained striking force. The work is based on his wartime journal and published in 1870. While obviously biased toward the Federal side, the author clearly respects his enemies, particularly (and unexpectedly) John S. Mosby. I also was surprised by the praise the author heaps on Pleasenton and especially on Kilpatrick. While Kill Cavalry is usually considered rash today, the Farnesworth charge at Gettysburg being the best example, he was reasonably competent and loved by his men.
The work is at its best when relating things the author directly experienced. This includes details of cavalry training and daily and camp life, the gradual reorganization of the cavalry into a corps, and the cavalry battles he participated in. The best are the engagements of the Gettysburg campaign, including Brandy Station, Aldie, and Upperville. The worst parts of the book are when he narrates events he did not participate in. This is not usually that bad with cavalry engagements, but it is tedious when he relates the battles of Fredericksberg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. Not only is it often inaccurate, but he quotes at length from letters and official reports he clearly assembled years later. It is almost like he feels he has to narrate these battles, though oddly the cavalry fight on the third day of Gettysburg is not mentioned at all, and the Harris Light was in Gregg's division! Despite these faults, this is a fun first hand account from which you will learn a great deal about the AOP cavalry corps.
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