The 2nd Maine Cavalry in the Civil War : a history and roster / Ned Smith.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, Ned, 1947- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Army. Maine Cavalry Regiment, 2nd (1863-1865).

United States.

History.

Regimental histories.

Maine--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Regimental histories.

Maine.

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Regimental histories.

Maine--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Registers.

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Registers.

Genre:

Registers (Lists)

Directories.

Physical Description:

vii, 231 pages ; 26 cm

Other Title:

Second Maine Cavalry in the Civil War

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2014]

Summary:

"This book follows the 2nd Maine Cavalry from their muster in 1863 through their action against Confederate forces. While giving the details of the many scouting expeditions, raids and battles, it also includes personal stories of several of the soldiers. There is a regimental roster, giving details of enlistment, illness, death from various causes, promotions, demotions, etc"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Slavery's influence in the United States and Maine

Florida: slavery, political power and secession

Winter 1863: forming the 2nd Maine Veteran Volunteer Regiment

Spring 1864: mustering the regiment and action in the Red River Campaign

Summer 1864: detachments in action in Louisiana and first actions in Florida

September 1864: General Asboth's Raid and the Battle of Marianna

Late 1864: dissension regarding promotions and raids on Pollard and Milton

Early 1865: promotions, further raids, and difficult times for Florida's civilians

March 1865: raids on the Confederate railroad and action near Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely

To the end: the 2nd Maine Cavalry at Montgomery and Reconstruction duty in Florida.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780786479689

078647968X

OCLC:

869265576