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“Great Good Service”: Union Cavalry Holds Cold Harbor, June 1, 1864

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Daniel Davis

After taking command of the Army of the Potomac’s cavalry corps in April 1864, Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan was determined to expand the duties of his troopers. Traditionally, the primary role of cavalry was that of scouting, screening and intelligence … Continue reading →

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The Road to Cold Harbor

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Daniel Davis

The Union cavalrymen had deftly parried the attack of their counterparts the previous afternoon. Known as The Battle of Old Church or The Battle of Matadequin Creek, Brig. Gen. Alfred Torbert’s brigades had turned back a reconnaissance in force led … Continue reading →

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Prelude to A Star: Promotion in Frederick City

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Daniel Davis

Conclusion of a series. The city of Frederick, Maryland  greeted George Custer for the second time in less than a year. Custer had passed through the previous September during the Antietam Campaign while serving as an aide-de-camp to the commander … Continue reading →

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