Mosby's War Reminiscences; Stuart's Cavalry Campaigns

"Mosby's War Reminiscences; Stuart's Cavalry Campaigns" by John Singleton Mosby is a captivating memoir from a Confederate cavalry officer during the Civil War. Mosby recounts his time serving under General J.E.B. Stuart, highlighting the daring cavalry maneuvers designed to throw off the Union army. He starts by illustrating the intense sense of patriotism and importance that swept through Virginia as the Civil War began in 1861. Mosby remembers his choice to enlist in the Confederate cavalry, driven by a powerful sense of responsibility and the excitement of the Confederacy's early pushes. He vividly portrays his initial military training, the obstacles encountered during exercises, and the feeling of teamwork among soldiers, all motivated by grand ambitions for triumph. Through Mosby's eyes, readers are given a peek into the incentives and feelings that influenced both his choices and the group mentality of those involved in the battle.