Collectors library of the civil war volume from time life books. Mosbys rangers audiobook by james joseph williamson. No single battalion was more feared during the civil war than the 43rd battalion of virginia cavalry. Four days later, on march 8, 1863, he was captured by confederate partisan ranger john s. Mosbys rangers is one of the best primary accounts of mosby and the 43rd battalion. It contains a ton of information, but is written in a less readable style than mosby uses himself. Mosbys treasure john singleton mosby was a virginia born lawyer who studied the law while he was imprisoned for shooting a man in the neck, albeit in an act of selfdefense. The book demonstrates mosby s skills as a partisan special operator and how it compares to other successful guerrilla efforts before and after the american civil war. Mosbys rangers by jeffry wert american civil war forums. Rectors cross roads at atoka the home of caleb rector, where mosby swore in his first four officers for company a, 43rd battalion, virginia cavalry, mosbys rangers. The families of most of mosby s men are known, and can be collected.
They operated from 1863 to 1865 south of the potomac, behind the union lines. Wert explores the personality of this ironwilled commander and brilliant tactician and. Better known as mosbys rangers, they were an elite guerrilla unit that operated with stunning success in northern virginia and maryland from 1863 to the last days of the war. Take a look into the exploits of colonel john singleton mosby and his rangers during the civil war with talks by historians don hakenson and eric buckland and a reenactment of mosby s. His articles and essays on the civil war have appeared in many publications, including civil war times illustrated, american history illustrated, and blue and gray. If you really have an interest in mosby, you should read the following books about mosby. To understand and enjoy the book you do need some background knowledge about the civil war.
If you are a civil war historian you will enjoy the read. Stuart for the confederacy during the fredericksburg my purpose was to weaken the armies, by. Mosbys ran gers and partisan warfare provides the details of how a relatively small unit was able to exert a powerful influence on the civil war in northern virginia. Noted for their lightning strike raids on union targets and their ability to consistently elude pursuit, the rangers disrupted union communications and. Mosby they executed small raids behind union lines, raiding at will and then. This book, mosbys rangers is a compilation of information from james j. James joseph william was one of mosby s rangers from 1863 through until the end of the war. Mosbys rangers were some of the most feared confederate troops of the american civil war. I enjoyed listening to tom perkins, who was the reader, read williamsons book. Speaking to a scout on his staff, john singleton mosby, stuart told mosby that he was going to give him nine men and allow him to put into action a concept that mosby had been espousing for several months.
Better known as mosby s rangers, they were an elite guerilla unit that operated with stunning success in northern virginia and maryland from 1863 to the last days of the war. He operated outside the usual chain of military command and became famous for his. For any hard core historian, civil war fanatic, or any mosby fan, it is a really worth while book. James j williamson the firsthand account of a member of mosbys ran gers, aka the 43rd battalion of virginia cavalry. Indeed, at the end of the war in 1865, mosbys men now formally known as the 43 rd battalion virginia cavalry, but more often called mosbys rangers disbanded rather than surrender. His command, the 43rd battalion, virginia cavalry, known as mosbys rangers or mosbys.
I think they should be taken and kept at fort mchenry, or some secure place, as hostages for the good conduct of mosby and his men. The rough and tough exploits of confederate raider john mosby. In april 1862, the confederate congress passed the partisan rangers act which provided that such partisan rangers. Thus demonstrating the respect that mosby and his men engendered with their enemies even after the war.
The post war relationship between john singleton mosby. Colonel john singleton mosby, the 43rd s only commander, has had several books written about him and he remains the bestknown personality of the command. See more ideas about american civil war, civil war photos and confederate states of america. In the final days of 1862, just outside the little town of middleburg, virginia, major general j. From this modest beginning whould grow on of the best know of all ranger commands.
Feb 06, 2018 welcome to guest blogger, special collections history intern joshua kane. Wert is the author of eight previous books on civil war topics, most recently cavalryman of the lost cause and the sword of lincoln. Stuart in latedecember 1862 to probe the federal cavalry screen in northern virginia. Mosbys rangers collectors library of the civil war by. In this vivid account of the famous command of john singleton mosby, jeffry d. Mosby and his rangers rode forth in raids against enemy supply lines. The gray ghost mosbys rangers tv episode 1957 imdb. While the author asserts that john mosby is a wellknown civil war leader and the deeds of his rangers well known, time has wiped away the memory of the partisans from many history texts. Edwin henry stoughton june 23, 1838 december 25, 1868, was appointed a brigadier general in the union army during the american civil war but his appointment expired after it was not confirmed bu the u. In april 1862, the confederate congress passed the partisan rangers act which provided that such partisan rangers, after being regularly received into service, shall be entitled to the same pay, rations, and quarters, during their term of service, and be subject to the same regulations, as other soldiers. Morrow convinces pretty ansonia forde to provide false information to trap mosby. One of the bestknown cavalrymen of the civil war was john singleton mosby.
Mosby joined the confederate army as a private at the outbreak of the civil war first serving in the washington mounted rifles. The commander of mosbys rangers, john singleton mosby, is the most famous member of the unit. Colonel john singleton mosby, the 43rds only commander, has had several books written about him and he remains the bestknown personality of the command. Where any of mosby s men are caught hang them without trial.
Mosbys ran gers relied on a number of sympathetic homeowners throughout mosby s confederacy who opened their doors to partisans. These safe houses dotted the landscape and allowed mosby s men to. Wert, 9780671747459, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Mosby, who was known as the grey ghost for his lightningquick raids and his ability to elude union army pursuers. Mosbys confederacy tours the history of john mosby and. From 1863 to the end of the conflict, mosbys raiders were a constant headache for the north. A new jersey yankee now living in the area of virginia known as mosby s confederacy during the civil war, curator kathleen golden shares what she finds so interesting about john s.
Wert is the author of eight previous books on civil war. Wert 1991, paperback, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. See more ideas about american civil war, civil war, civil war history. Mosby they executed small raids behind union lines, raiding at will and then vanishing quickly into the countryside to remain undetected. You select the union targets for your raids and decide which actions mosby s raiders will perform. The arlington historical society presents eric buckland, who spoke about mosbys men. He has written two books about his ancestors in the civil war and three others books for the franconia museum, of which he serves as president. The book demonstrates mosbys skills as a partisan special operator and how it compares to other successful guerrilla efforts before and after the american civil war. Captain john singleton mosby and 69 of his confederate ranger troop were surprised at dawn while sleeping here in the miskel farmhouse and hay barn by 150 union cavalry. The tale begins with a confederate partisan ranger by the name of john s. Mosby, his raids and his rangers march 2015 fairfax scene. This organization began with a scouting assignment from confederate gen. Your mission is to infiltrate enemy lines to disrupt the union war effort. This book has information as well about the men he was commanding.
In this vivid account of the famous command of john singleton mosby. The 43rd battalion, virginia cavalry, also known as mosby s rangers, mosby s raiders, or mosby s men, was a battalion of partisan cavalry in the confederate army during the american civil war. Newspapers, letters and articles by and about john s. Buy a cheap copy of mosby s rangers book by jeffry d. As one contemporary said, they hadall the glamour of robin hoodall the courage and bravery of the ancient crusaders. From 1863 to the end of the conflict, mosby s raiders were a constant headache for the. Furious over major mosby s successful raids behind union lines, general stoughton orders captain morrow to locate the source of the confederates information.
May 26, 2015 better known as mosbys rangers, they were an elite guerrilla unit that operated with stunning success in northern virginia and maryland from 1863 to the last days of the war. Colonel john singleton mosby, the 43rds only commander, has had several books written about him. The 43rd battalion virginia cavalry mosbys rangers is one of the most famous units of the civil war. Confederate cavalry leader john mosby is among the most romantic characters in the civil war, and with good reason. Mosby heritage area store mosby heritage area store. Williamson about the exploits and methods of john singleton mosby.
The skirmish at miskel farm, also known as the fight at miskel farm or gunfight at miskel farm, was a skirmish during the american civil war. The raid took place near a railroad junction in virginias fauquier county, less than 10 miles 16 km from the town of warrenton. The 43rd battalion virginia cavalry mosby s rangers is one of the most famous units of the civil war. Highly recommend this book to anyone interested in military and civil war. Mosbys confederacy tours, civil war tours in mosbys confederacy, including virginia counties of fauquier, loudoun, warren, clarke and fairfax, focusing on the life and history of john singleton mosby and mosbys rangers.
Buy a cheap copy of mosbys ran gers book by jeffry d. Mosbythe ranger, fugitive, friend of president ulysses s. I plan on reading moneys memoirs to see how it correspond with this book. Mosbys rangers, battle of miskel farm march 31, 1863. Mosbys rangers collectors library of the civil war leather bound january 1, 1983 by james joseph williamson author. You select the union targets for your raids and decide which actions mosby. Grant, diplomat, and inspiration for a 1950s television showon his 180th birthday. The book is available at the stuart mosby cavalry museum in centreville, va. It is wonderful to see that the true history of the war and the many colorful characters still live on and are being recalled it books. Mosby s rangers collectors library of the civil war 9780809442256 by williamson, james joseph and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great. Partisan ranger john singleton mosby is a most enduring civil war character in a crowded field. For the history of mosbys rangers, see 43rd battalion, virginia cavalry. May 25, 2016 the arlington historical society presents eric buckland, who spoke about mosbys men.
During the civil war mosby s rangers were an irregular body of confederate troops under the command of col. The commander of mosbys rangers, john singleton mosby, is the most famous member of the unit he. Mosbys rangers is a perfect book for anyone interested in the partisan activities of mosby and his men through the course of the american civil war. Leather bound, gold gilt pages in likenew condition. Welcome to guest blogger, special collections history intern joshua kane. A record of the operations of the fortythird battalion virginia cavalry, from its organization to the surrender, from the diary of a private, supplemented and verified with official reports. The warrenton junction raid may 3, 1863 was a surprise attack by confederate guerrilla warriors on a union cavalry detachment during the american civil war. A personal connection led me to this book, after i learned that my greatgreatgrandfather fought with mosby s rangers and i was thrilled to find his name listed in the appendix. The 2nd pennsylvania surprised and attacked the rangers. Sep 07, 2012 in june 1863, at rectors cross roads, mosbys rangers got the official military designation of company a, 43rd battalion, 1st virginia cavalry. Mosby s raiders puts you in command of the partisan rangers. The force opposed to them was mosby s guerrillas, numbering about 200, and, if the reports of the newspapers were to be believed, this whole party was killed two or three times during. It took place april 1, 1863, near broad run in loudoun county, virginia, between mosby s rangers and the 2nd pennsylvania cavalry citation needed as part of mosby s operations in northern virginia.
Wert simon and schuster, 1990 295 pages, plus 16 pages of sepia photos, appendix names of mosby s rangers, notes, bibliography and index. The mosby civil war tours mosbys confederacy tours. Mosbys confederacy tours the history of john mosby and his. The 43rd battalion, virginia cavalry, also known as mosbys rangers, mosbys raiders, or mosbys men, was a battalion of partisan cavalry in the confederate army during the american civil war. With tod andrews, jean willes, willis bouchey, douglas dick. John singleton mosby december 6, 1833 may 30, 1916, also known by his nickname, the gray ghost, was a confederate army cavalry battalion commander in the american civil war. Williamson collectors library of the civil war book. Dec 06, 20 a new jersey yankee now living in the area of virginia known as mosbys confederacy during the civil war, curator kathleen golden shares what she finds so interesting about john s. I plan on reading money s memoirs to see how it correspond with this book.
Lee herverson, ben palmer, john puryear, tom booker, norman randolph, frank raham. Mosbys rangers and partisan warfare provides the details of how a relatively small unit was able to exert a powerful influence on the civil war in northern virginia. But anyone who is interested in gaining a whole understanding of the civil war should read this book, as it looks into a kind of fighting other than the movements of. From the high tide of the confederaby to the last days at apppomattox the story of the mot famous command of the civil war and its legendary leader, john s. Highly recommend this book to anyone interested in military and civil war history. The true adventures of the most famous command of the civil war. James joseph william was one of mosbys rangers from 1863 through until the end of the war. Mosby created his force under the auspices of the partisan ranger act of 1862 which sought to recruit irregulars for service into the confederate states army during the. His book was first published in new york in 1896 and he passed away in 1915. His articles and essays on the civil war have appeared in many publications, including civil war. Mosbys rangers collectors library of the civil war.
Jun 20, 2014 the force opposed to them was mosby s guerrillas, numbering about 200, and, if the reports of the newspapers were to be believed, this whole party was killed two or three times during the winter. During a span of roughly 28 months, the 43rd battalion was a matchless body of guerrillas, in turn becoming probably the most renowned combat unit of the civil war by the civil wars conclusion, in april 1865, the rangers stood unvanquished wert, mosbys rangers, 11. No single battalion was more feared during the civil war than the 43rd battalion of virginia cavalry, better known as mosby s rangers. By the end of the war, its roster would number almost 2,000 men. Both books are only 99 cents on amazon so not an expensive read. Collector s library of the civil war volume from time life books.
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