Author: Francis Smith ReaderPublisher:
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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
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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 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
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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: Francis Smith ReaderPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Battery G, First West Virginia Light Artillery
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
History of the Fifth West Virginia Cavalry
Author: Frank S. ReaderPublisher:
ISBN: 9780966453492
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 390
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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: Frank S. ReaderPublisher:
ISBN: 9780740448096
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
5th West Virginia Cavalry
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
Index to 5th West Virginia Cavalry (formerly Second Virginia Infantry) & of Battery G, First West Va. Light Artillery, Civil War
Author: West Virginia and the Civil War
Author: Mark A SnellPublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 161423390X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
A comprehensive account of the state’s creation, its citizens, and their contributions to the war effort—whether supporters of the Union or Confederacy. The only state born as a result of the Civil War, West Virginia was the most divided state in the nation. About forty thousand of its residents served in the combatant forces about twenty thousand on each side. The Mountain State also saw its fair share of battles, skirmishes, raids and guerrilla warfare, with places like Harpers Ferry, Philippi and Rich Mountain becoming household names in 1861. When the Commonwealth of Virginia seceded from the Union on April 17, 1861, leaders primarily from the northwestern region of the state began the political process that eventually led to the creation of West Virginia on June 20, 1863. Renowned Civil War historian Mark A. Snell has written the first thorough history of these West Virginians and their civil war in more than fifty years.