A concise, firsthand look at a Confederate cavalry regiment from formation to surrender—and what it reveals about Civil War fighting and life in the Army of Tennessee.
A Brief Narrative of the Fourth Tennessee Cavalry Regiment, Wheeler's Corps, Army of Tennessee presents the regiment’s origins, organization, and early movements, drawing on the author’s personal recollections. It situates the unit within the broader flow of the war, including its first assignments, key battles, and the evolution of Confederate command in the Army of Tennessee. The narrative blends detail about officers, company composition, and regimental life with the strategic shifts that shaped campaigns in Tennessee and North Carolina.
What you’ll experience
- The story of how the Fourth Tennessee Cavalry was formed from detachments and how it became a fighting unit
- Vivid scenes from early actions around Franklin and Murfreesboro, including pickets, scouting, and skirmishes
- Context on reorganizations, brigade structure, and the strain on Confederate resources late in the war
- Reflections on leadership, casualty lists, and the eventual surrender
Ideal for readers of Civil War histories who want a ground-level view of a regiment’s experiences, leadership, and the human side of long campaigns.