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Grant's Cavalryman
Grant's Cavalryman
Grant's Cavalryman
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Born in Shawneetown, Illinois in time to be newly graduated from West Point when the Civil War started, James H. Wilson became a brigadier general by the age of twenty-six. Fueled by boundless ambition and the desire to serve his country, he reorganized the Union cavalry in time to gain the upper hand over the Confederate army. But the story of this brash, young man did not end with the capture of Jefferson Davis, for which Wilson was ultimately responsible. His life after the Civil War was also representative of American tenacity in the midst of explosive growth and change during the late-nineteenth century. He became a military governor in Georgia during Reconstruction, a railroad baron from the start of the Industrial Revolution, and a military advisor during World War I. The story of Wilson’s life remains a compelling example for us in these rapidly changing times, and resonates as an excellent account of one man’s lasting impression on his century.
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Release dateSep 15, 2017
ISBN9780811766388
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    This title was originally published in 1946 under the title of "From Union Stars to Top Hat" by the same author. This book covers the life of Major General James H Wilson, USV. Wilson became one of the youngest and most successful cavalry officers of the Union army. General Wilson was a contemporary of General Custer and served under General Sheridan. He was instrumental in revamping the cavalry and making it one of the most affective arms of the Union army. His forward thinking introduced the Spencer repeating rifle and the mounted infantry. He commanded in both the eastern and western theaters and was an important part of General Thomas defeat of Hood at Nashville. He is also noted for one the few Union officers who defeated Nathan Bedford Forrest in battle. The author covers the life of Wilson from young manhood to death. The book does not go into depth of each battle but addresses the more personal issues around the General.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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    A very readable biography of General James Harrison Wilson, one of the more capable (and longer lived) cavalry commanders in the Civil War. From leading the largest cavalry force in the Civil War, to capturing Jefferson Davis, to his career in railroading, to his service in the Spanish-American War and the Boxer Rebellion, Wilson led an enterprising life. His devotion to the country is clear when he attempted to enlist in World War I (his offer was declined, although whether from Wilson's age or politics as a life-long Republican is not clear). A very informative book about a man who, as Longacre suggests, probably never intended to rest so entirely in peace.

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