Cavalry In The Shenandoah Valley Campaign Of 1862: Effective, But Inefficient

This study is an analysis of Confederate cavalry operations in the Valley Campaign-5 November 1861 through 10 June 1862. In a campaign dominated by the leadership of Major General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson and his “foot cavalry,” what role did his mounted arm play in the campaign?
This study begins with a brief review of the historical evolution of American cavalry, explaining the differences betw...