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  • TABLE OF CONTENTS; ABSTRACT; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; CHAPTER 1
  • INTRODUCTION; Preamble; Description of the Shenandoah Valley; Overview of the Valley Campaign; The Thesis; The Relevance of the Thesis; CHAPTER 2
  • AMERICAN CAVALRY EXPERIENCE; European Cavalry Model; United States Cavalry Model; Implications of the American Cavalry Experience; Conclusion; CHAPTER 3
  • CONFEDERATE CAVALRY IN THE VALLEY; Introduction; Leadership; Cavalry Organization; Organizational Guidance and Command Relationships; Combined Arms; Cavalry Logistics; Cavalry Tactics; Cavalry Missions; Battlefield Missions.
  • Security MissionsInformation Missions; Miscellaneous Missions; Conclusion; CHAPTER 4
  • JACKSON TAKES COMMAND; Introduction; Formulation of a Campaign; Romney Expedition (5 Nov 1861
  • 15 Jan 1862); Valley Army Operations; Cavalry Operations; Assessment of Cavalry Operations; Final Thoughts; Winter of Discontent (16 Jan 1862
  • 20 Feb 1862); Valley Army Operations; Cavalry Operations; Assessment of Cavalry Operations; Conclusion; Prelude to and Battle at Kernstown (21 Feb 1862
  • 23 Mar 1862); Valley Army Operations; Cavalry Operations; Assessment of Cavalry Operations; Conclusion.
  • CHAPTER 5
  • SLOW WITHDRAWAL AND SWIFT ATTACKConsequences of the Battle of Kernstown; Introduction; Organizational and Logistical Issues; First Phase of the Withdrawal from Kernstown (24 March
  • 15 April); Valley Army Operations; Cavalry Operations; Assessment of Cavalry Operations; Second Phase of the Withdrawal (16 April
  • 29 April); Valley Army Operations; Cavalry Operations; Assessment of Cavalry Operations; Surprise at McDowell (30 April
  • 18 May); Valley Army Operations; Cavalry Operations; Assessment of Cavalry Operations; CHAPTER 6
  • SURPRISE; Introduction.
  • Drive toward Winchester and the Battle of Front Royal (16 May
  • 23 May)Valley Army Operations; Cavalry Operations; Assessment of Cavalry Operations; Meeting Engagement on the Valley Pike (24 May); Valley Army Operations; Cavalry Operations; Assessment of Cavalry Operations; Battle of Winchester (25 May); Valley Army Operations; Cavalry Operations; Assessment of Cavalry Operations; CHAPTER 7
  • JACKSON SPRINGS ONE TRAP AND SETS ANOTHER; Introduction; Drive to the Potomac and Demonstrations in the Lower Valley (26 May
  • 31 May); Valley Army Operations; Cavalry Operations; Assessment of Cavalry.
  • Jackson Springs One Trap and Sets Another (1 June
  • 7 June)Valley Army Operations; Cavalry Operations; Assessment of Cavalry Operations; Twin Battles (8 June
  • 10 June); Valley Army Operations; Cavalry Operations; Assessment of Cavalry Operations; CHAPTER 8
  • FINAL THOUGHTS; Introduction; Thesis Question; Assessment of Four Building Blocks; Leadership; Organization; Tactics; Logistics; Lessons for the Future; Support the Soldier in the Field; Innovation and Improvisation; Leadership; Provide Tools for Leadership Development; Training; Conclusion; APPENDIX A
  • MAKE-UP OF ASHBY'S COMMAND.
  • APPENDIX B
  • SUMMARY OF PRINCIPLE EVENTS.