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100 1 _aThomas, Hampton Sidney,
_d1837-
245 1 0 _aSome Personal Reminiscences of Service in the Cavalry of the Army of the Potomac
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-06-01
508 _aE-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)
520 _a"Some Personal Reminiscences of Service in the Cavalry of the Army of the Potomac" by Colonel Hampton S. Thomas is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's experiences as a cavalryman in the Union Army during the American Civil War, specifically focusing on the operations of the Army of the Potomac. The narrative provides personal insights into the challenges and adventures faced by soldiers in a tumultuous period of American history. In this memoir, Thomas shares vivid recollections of battles, cavalry charges, and the complexities of military life. He details significant events such as the engagements at Dranesville, Cedar Mountain, and Gettysburg, highlighting the bravery and tactical maneuvers of the cavalry units amidst the changing tides of war. The author reflects on the camaraderie among soldiers, the hardships endured during campaigns, and the shifting perceptions of cavalry in a predominantly infantry-focused war. Through Thomas’s eyes, readers gain a deeper understanding of the personal sacrifices and valor exhibited by those who served, along with the broader implications of their actions during the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
653 _aPennsylvania -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories -- Army of the Potomac
653 _aUnited States. Army. Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32650
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