"Western CS Cavalry Equipped as Infantry?...." Topic

"The July issue of the Camp Chase features an exclusive article I wrote for them entitled. "Western Cavalry Equipped as Infantry? Or, When the Obvious isn't so Obvious!". The meat of the piece is what arms and accoutrements were found in the ranks of western cavalry during the war. The research comes from a significant amount of war time Confederate documentation, ala' the Ordnance Inspection reports (found in the National Archives), which are contemporary and accurate sources (not post war myth, reminiscences or reenactorisms) for what was actually found in the ranks. For some of the folks that read this forum there will be some earth shattering surprises here especially when it comes to the types of weapons, accoutrements and their numbers or, average percentages to "effective men" in the field especially when it comes to pistols. I am quite certain it will cause some controversy but I am very hopeful that reenactor/historians will read it with an open mind and consider its merits and recommendations. I enclose some "out of context" excerpts below. Of course, this is meant as a "teaser". I hope you gents will pick up an issue and maybe even endeavor a subscription. Camp Chase has new leadership. They are making some big changes and doing a great job. By the way, in the August Issue I have another piece entitled, "Was there a Chronic Shortage of Haversacks and Canteens Among Western CS Cavalry? Or, Was it a Shortage by "Choice"? Another in the works will address the arms and accoutrements in ANV cavalry. I will get some excerpts out on these at a future date…"
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Armand

Very good for wargamers as well as re-enactors Armand.

If you see the one in the works on the arms and accoutrements of the ANV (Army of Northern Cavalry) that is mentioned, let us know.

I have been working on that latter subject myself for my figures and games set in the Gettysburg campaign.

Thanks.

Tom

Not long ago I ran across a letter in the OR from McPherson to Sherman (late '63) saying the Confederate cavalry in Mississippi was armed with short Enfield rifles and sword bayonets, which he thought was ideal for cavalry.

A votre service mon cher ami!. (smile)

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Armand