Mosby's Rangers: A Record of the Operations of the Forty-Third Battalion of Virginia Cavalry From Its Organization to the Surrender (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James J. Williamson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265897254 ISBN 13: 9780265897256

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the story of Mosby's Rangers and the 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry, from their formation to the end of the war.

This nonfiction history chronicles the operations and experiences of the Forty-Third Battalion of Virginia Cavalry, led by James J. Williamson. It blends battlefield action with the voices of the era, including official orders, personal letters, and eyewitness recollections. Expect a thorough account of campaigns, raids, and the everyday life of Mosby’s command as the war unfolded across the Shenandoah Valley and beyond.

Alongside strategic movements and skirmishes, the book highlights troop reorganizations, inspections, and the social fabric of veteran communities. It covers reunions, monuments, and the lasting legacy of Mosby’s Rangers in the public memory, offering a grounded look at how these soldiers saw themselves and were seen by others.

• Detailed record of operations and leadership within Mosby’s Rangers
• Official correspondence and personal reminiscences from the era
• Accounts of reunions, memorials, and postwar veteran activity
• Context for the broader Confederate cavalry experience in the Civil War

Ideal for readers who enjoy Civil War history, military history, and primary-source narratives that bring the era to life through documents and testimony.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265897254
• ISBN 13: 9780265897256
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 581