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Boy Generals : George Custer, Wesley Merritt, and the Cavalry of the Army vol 2
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- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN
- 9781611216172
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Savas Beatie
ISBN-10
1611216176
ISBN-13
9781611216172
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4057276430
Product Key Features
Book Title
Boy Generals: George Custer, Wesley Merritt, and the Cavalry of the Army of the Potomac : Volume 2 - from the Gettysburg Retreat Through the Shenandoah Valley Campaign Of 1864
Number of Pages
408 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / United States, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Modern / 19th Century, Military
Publication Year
2023
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2023-549022
Reviews
The second installment of Al Ovies's gripping dual biography of George Custer and Wesley Merritt follows those two ambitious boy generals from Gettysburg's controversial aftermath through U. S. Grant's Overland Campaign and into the first month of Phil Sheridan's effort to devastate the Shenandoah Valley. Success only intensified their rivalry, as each man strove to outdo the other., Al Ovies combines an impressive array of source material and intricate analysis to craft a historical gem. This is a must-read for anyone interested in Civil War cavalry and later war actions in the Eastern Theater., Ovies's deeply considered ground-breaking study of George Custer and Wesley Merritt continues through the period when grand cavalry charges gave way to the dismounted slugfests of the Overland Campaign and the vicious personal combat in the Shenandoah. The personal conflict sparked by this tactical evolution reveals even more about their personalities and leadership styles that fueled the rivalry between 'the Boy Generals.'
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
973.730922
Synopsis
This second installment encompasses a period jammed with tumultuous events for the cavalry on and off the battlefield and a significant change of command at the top., "Al Ovies combines an impressive array of source material and intricate analysis to craft a historical gem. This is a must-read for anyone interested in Civil War cavalry and later war actions in the Eastern Theater." -- Scott Patchan, author of The Last Battle of Winchester The second installment of Al Ovies's The Boy Generals trilogy encompasses a period jammed with tumultuous events for the cavalry on and off the battlefield and a significant change of command at the top.Once below the Potomac River, the Union troopers raced down the east side of the Blue Ridge Mountains but were unable to prevent General Lee's wounded Army of Northern Virginia from reaching Culpeper. The balance of 1863 was a series of maneuvers, raids, and fighting that witnessed the near-destruction of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade at Buckland Mills and the indecisive and frustrating efforts of the Bristoe Station and Mine Run campaigns. Alfred Pleasonton's controversial command of the mounted arm ended abruptly, only to be replaced by the more controversial Philip H. Sheridan, whose combustible personality intensified the animosity burning between George Custer and Wesley Merritt.Victory and glory followed the Cavalry Corps during the early days of the Overland Campaign, particularly at Yellow Tavern, where Rebel cavalier Jeb Stuart was mortally wounded. The spirited rivalry between Custer and Merritt took a turn for the worse and at Trevilian Station, the bitterness and rancor permeating their relationship broke into the open and made it into their official reports. Merritt's elevation to temporary command of the 1st Cavalry Division cemented their rancor.The worsening relationship coincided with the darkening of the war. As the sieges of Richmond and Petersburg ground on and Confederate partisan operations intensified, Gen. U. S. Grant demanded Sheridan seek retribution, which prompted the cavalry leader to deliver his infamous edict to "eat out Virginia clear and clean as far as they go, so that crows flying over it for the balance of the season will have to carry their provender with them." Much of this gritty task fell on the shoulders of his "boy generals."This well-researched and meticulously detailed account of the increasingly dysfunctional relationship between Custer and Merritt follows the same entertaining style as Ovies's first installment. The Boy Generals will change the way Civil War enthusiasts understand and judge the actions of the Union's bold riders.
LC Classification Number
E470.2.O93 2023
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- o***w (20)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI've been a customer at For The Historian's bookstore in Gettysburg many times but this was my first eBay purchase from them. The magazine was brand new, as described, and the shipping cost was reasonable. They shipped the magazine promptly and it was very well packed in a cardboard sleeve. I'll definitely buy from this seller again.Military Modelcraft International: August 2025 (#167709799230)
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