2nd Maine Cavalry in the Civil War

A History and Roster

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

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This book follows the 2nd Maine Cavalry from their muster in the late winter of 1863 through their action against Confederate forces in Louisiana, Florida and Alabama. While giving the details of the many scouting expeditions, raids and battles in which the regiment participated, it also includes the more personal stories of several of the young soldiers involved. In addition, a complete regimental roster gives details of enlistment, illness, death from various causes, promotions, demotions, etc.

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Utgivningsdatum2014-09-22
Mått178 x 254 x 12 mm
Vikt422 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor240
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9780786479689

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Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPrefaceOne—Slavery’s Influence in the United States and MaineTwo—Florida: Slavery, Political Power and SecessionThree—Winter 1863: Forming the 2nd Maine Veteran Volunteer RegimentFour—Spring 1864: Mustering the Regiment and Action in the Red River CampaignFive—Summer 1864: Detachments in Action in Louisiana and First Actions in FloridaSix—September 1864: General Asboth’s Raid and the Battle of MariannaSeven—Late 1864: Dissension Regarding Promotions and RaidsPollard and MiltonEight—Early 1865: Promotions, Further Raids, and Difficult Times for Florida’s CiviliansNine—March 1865: Raids on the Confederate Railroad and Action Near Spanish Fort and Fort BlakelyTen—To the End: The 2nd Maine Cavalry at Montgomery and Reconstruction Duty in FloridaAppendices:A. Roster of the 2nd Maine CavalryB. Causes of Death in the Different Theaters of the WarC. General Courts-Martial for Members of the 2nd Maine CavalryD. Men of the 2nd Maine Cavalry Held at Andersonville PrisonE. Officers Mustered out in FloridaChapter NotesBibliographyIndex

“valuable reference tools...useful insights into the leadership and operations of a little know regiment”—Civil War Books and Authors; “another fine addition to the Union bookshelf...a readable and interesting book...lavishly illustrated...heavily researched”—Blue & Gray Magazine; “Smith brings the men who served in the 2nd Maine to life...an impressive array of photographs...the interesting story of a regiment that served in the backwaters of the Civil War”—Civil War News.