The Horse at Gettysburg Prepared for the Day of Battle.

"Horses are one of the many unsung heroes of the American Civil War. The aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg resulted in thousands of equines killed and wounded. Horses were turned into expendable implements of war, trained, and prepared for battle. There is more to this story, however. When...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Bagley, Chris (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Havertown : Gettysburg Publishing, 2021.
Temas:
1800-1899
War horses > Pennsylvania > Gettysburg > History > 19th century.
Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863.
Chevaux > Utilisation militaire > Pennsylvanie > Gettysburg > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Bataille de Gettysburg, Gettysburg, Penns., 1863.
Military operations, Cavalry
War horses
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Cavalry operations.
Pennsylvania > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Cavalry operations.
États-Unis > Histoire > 1861-1865 (Guerre de Sécession) > Opérations de cavalerie.
Pennsylvanie > Histoire > 1861-1865 (Guerre de Sécession) > Opérations de cavalerie.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania > Gettysburg
United States
Electronic books.
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Book Title
  • Copyright
  • Dedication
  • Acknowledgements
  • Abbreviations
  • Foreword
  • Table of Contents
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1
  • Definition of Terms
  • Diagram of Anatomy
  • Breeds
  • The Morgan Horse
  • The Thoroughbred
  • The Quarter Horse
  • The Saddlebred
  • The Standardbred
  • The Belgian (Brabant)
  • The Mule
  • Horse Coloration
  • The Bay
  • The Sorrel
  • The Roan
  • The Black Horse
  • The Palomino
  • The Buckskin
  • The Gray
  • The Pinto and the Paint Horse
  • Chapter 2
  • Acquisition, Care, and Maintenance
  • Personal Mounts
  • Cavalry Requirements and Procedures
  • Artillery Horse Requirements
  • Farriers and Veterinary Care
  • Care of Horses
  • Chapter 3
  • Preparing for the Day of Battle
  • Modern Training Methods
  • Training during the Civil War Era and Use: Cavalry, Artillery, Medical, and Supply
  • Chapter 4
  • Prelude: Lee Invades the North
  • Chapter 5
  • July 1, 1863: The First Day of Battle
  • "Opening the Ball"
  • The Death of Reynolds
  • Barlow's Knoll
  • A Chance Meeting on the Hill
  • Chapter 6
  • July 2, 1863: The Bloodiest Day
  • Lee and Longstreet
  • Meade and Sickles
  • Up the Emmitsburg Road
  • Little Round Top
  • The Devil's Den
  • The Peach Orchard, The Trostle Farm, and the Emmitsburg Road
  • Benner's Hill, East Cemetery Hill, and Culp's Hill
  • Chapter 7
  • July 3, 1863: The Die is Cast
  • Longstreet's Assault
  • East Cavalry Field, South Cavalry Field, and Farnsworth's Charge
  • Chapter 8
  • Retreat and Aftermath
  • Chapter 9
  • Remembrance
  • The Gettysburg Address
  • Epilogue
  • Appendix: Order of Battle
  • Bibliography
  • Index
  • About the Author
  • Back Cover

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