Accession Number:

ADA611633

Title:

The Second Tennessee Cavalry in the American Civil War

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis

Corporate Author:

ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE FORT LEAVENWORTH KS

Personal Author(s):

• Popejoy, Stirling D.

Report Date:

2014-06-13

Pagination or Media Count:

107.0

Abstract:

This thesis examines the history of the Second Ashbys Tennessee Cavalry Regiment during the American Civil War. The goal is to determine how the Second Tennessee Cavalry contributed to the Confederate war effort. This study will analyze the operations the unit conducted, the tactical tasks it executed, and the outcomes of the regiments actions. This analysis will be used to determine if the regiment was effective at executing its assigned missions and if it aided Confederate commanders in achieving desired effects on the battlefield

Descriptors:

• *MILITARY HISTORY
• CAVALRY
• CIVIL WAR(UNITED STATES)
• REGIMENT LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS
• THESES

Subject Categories:

• Humanities and History
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE