The book titled ""The Campaigns of Lieut.-Gen. N. B. Forrest and of Forrest's Cavalry"" is a detailed historical account of the military campaigns and battles fought by the Confederate Lieutenant General Nathan Bedford Forrest and his cavalry during the American Civil War. The book is written by Thomas Jordan, a Confederate Army officer who served as Chief of Staff to General P.G.T. Beauregard.The book covers Forrest's military career from his early days as a private in the Confederate Army to his rise through the ranks to ...
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The book titled ""The Campaigns of Lieut.-Gen. N. B. Forrest and of Forrest's Cavalry"" is a detailed historical account of the military campaigns and battles fought by the Confederate Lieutenant General Nathan Bedford Forrest and his cavalry during the American Civil War. The book is written by Thomas Jordan, a Confederate Army officer who served as Chief of Staff to General P.G.T. Beauregard.The book covers Forrest's military career from his early days as a private in the Confederate Army to his rise through the ranks to become one of the most successful and feared cavalry commanders of the war. It includes detailed descriptions of the battles he fought, including the Battle of Fort Donelson, the Battle of Shiloh, the Battle of Chickamauga, and the Battle of Nashville.The author uses primary sources, including official reports, letters, and diaries, to provide a comprehensive and accurate account of Forrest's campaigns. He also includes information on the tactics and strategies used by Forrest and his cavalry, as well as the challenges they faced on the battlefield.Overall, ""The Campaigns of Lieut.-Gen. N. B. Forrest and of Forrest's Cavalry"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War, military tactics and strategy, or the life and career of Nathan Bedford Forrest.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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