Nathan Bedford Forrest : Civil War Confederate general /
During the Civil War, Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest served as a prominent cavalry commander, known for his tactical brilliance. His rule of action, "Get there first with the most men," became one of the most often quoted statements of the war. Forrest was one of the most influ...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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[Parker, Colorado] :
Outskirts Press,
[2026]
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| Summary: | During the Civil War, Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest served as a prominent cavalry commander, known for his tactical brilliance. His rule of action, "Get there first with the most men," became one of the most often quoted statements of the war. Forrest was one of the most influential leaders before the war and became a business operator in the postwar redevelopment of the destroyed South. Author Will Turner delves into the story of this complex and sometimes controversial figure. |
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| Physical Description: | iv, 509 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 25 cm |
| ISBN: | 1977287085 9781977287083 1977286925 9781977286925 |