Author: Francis Smith ReaderPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
History of the Fifth West Virginia Cavalry
Author: Francis Smith ReaderPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
History of the Fifth West Virginia Cavalry, Formerly the Second Virginia Infantry, and of Battery G, First West Va. Light Artillery
Author: Francis Smith ReaderPublisher:
ISBN: 9781375798143
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
History of the Fifth West Virginia Cavalry
Author: Frank S. ReaderPublisher:
ISBN: 9780966453492
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Originally published in 1890 by the Civil War veterans of the regiment, this new modern version includes the entire original text, 58 images, and an index. The author, Frank S. Reader, a member of Company I, was a newspaper editor and proprietor. His wartime experience as a clerk to both generals Averell and Sigel, as well as his newspaper background, served him well when he was asked by his regimental comrades to write and publish the history of their unit. Chapters: Chapter I: Loyal Western Virginia Chapter II: Organization of the Regiment Chapter III: Company Histories and Rosters Chapter IV: The Quartermaster's Department Chapter V: The Chaplain and His Work Chapter VI: In Camp At Beverly, 1861 Chapter VII: Relief Of Cheat Mountain Chapter VIII: In Camp At Elkwater Chapter IX: Camp At Cheat Mountain Summit Chapter X: Mountain Department Chapter XI: The Army Of Virginia Chapter XII: Return To Western Virginia Chapter XIII: Fourth Separate Brigade Chapter XIV: Rocky Gap Expedition Chapter XV: Droop Mountain Chapter XVI: The Salem Raid Chapter XVII: Campaigns Of 1864 Chapter XVIII: Scouting Service Chapter XIX: Prison Life Chapter XX: Escape From Prison Index Excerpt: Droop Mountain, Pocahontas County, West Virginia November 6, 1863 On arriving at the foot of the hill where the Confederates were posted, the Second (later the 5th West Virginia Cavalry) passed the Eighth Virginia, leaving them on our left, moving on for the purpose of ascertaining the position of the Third Virginia. Col. Scott was then ordered to begin his advance up the hill toward the enemy's works, which he did through briers, tree tops and obstacles of various kinds... When our line was within ten or fifteen yards of the crest of the mountain, the enemy opened upon us, and a sheet of flame issued from the mountain top, as the Confederates poured a terrific fire of musketry into the faces of our brave boys. The whole line was then pushed forward with vigor, and never flinched or wavered, but advanced with the tread of veterans and returned the fire with telling effect. The fighting was fierce and terrible, a battle to the death, the musketry fire being very rapid. We had one advantage, that as we advanced up the steep mountain, the fire of the enemy passed over our heads, and thus saved our line from being mowed down. Steadily our men advanced, driving their foe from the breastworks of fence rails, logs and stones, that they had hastily thrown up... After about two hours of fighting the Second and Third Virginia, with yells and cheers, loud and strong, charged into the jaws of death and fire, and carried the position by storm, driving the enemy like chaff before the wind, who retreated precipitately toward Lewisburg.
History of the Fifth West Virginia Cavalry, formerly the Second Virginia Infantry and of Battery G, First West Virginia Light Artillery
Author: Francis Smith ReaderPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Battery G, First West Virginia Light Artillery
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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HIST OF THE 5TH WEST VIRGINIA
Author: Francis Smith 1842- ReaderPublisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781362828259
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 384
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History of the Fifth West Virginia Cavalry, Formerly the Second Virginia Infantry, and of Battery G, First West Virginia Light Artillery
Author: Frank S. ReaderPublisher:
ISBN: 9780740448096
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Languages : en
Pages : 304
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5th West Virginia Cavalry
History of the Fifth West Virginia Cavalry, Formerly the Second Virginia Infantry, and of Battery G, First West Va. Light Artillery - Primary Source E
Author: Francis Smith ReaderPublisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781293741290
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 384
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History of the Second Regiment West Virginia Cavalry Volunteers, During the War of the Rebellion
Author: Joseph J. SuttonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Index to the Fifth West Virginia Cavalry (formerly Second Virginia Infantry) and of Battery G, First West Va. Light Artillery Civil War
Author: Nettie W. GradenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
On the Plains in ’65
Author: George H. HollidayPublisher: Ohio University Press
ISBN: 0821447211
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
A new scholarly edition of an Ohio boy soldier’s revealing post-Civil War memoir. This annotated edition of Holliday’s recollections—known primarily among historians of the American West—re-contextualizes his memoir to include his boyhood in southern Ohio and the largely untold story of the hundreds of Buckeyes who crossed the Ohio River to serve their country in Virginia (later West Virginia) regiments, ultimately traveling across Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming to safeguard mail and stage routes along the celebrated Oregon Trail during a pivotal time in American history. Glenn Longacre’s extensive research in federal, state, and local archives, manuscript collections, and period newspapers complements his correspondence with the living descendants of Holliday and other soldiers. His research integrates this story deservedly as part of Appalachian history before, during, and after the Civil War. From this perspective it addresses an entirely new audience of Appalachian studies scholars, Civil War and frontier history enthusiasts, students, and general readers.