Lee's Body Guards: The 39th Virginia Cavalry (Civil War)

Michael C. Hardy

$21.99

Publication Date: July 29th, 2019

Publisher:

History Press

ISBN:

9781467141505

Pages:

192

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Description

They considered themselves "Lee's Body Guard," cavalrymen specifically recruited to serve as scouts, couriers and guides for General Robert E. Lee. Though their battle experiences might pale compared to those of soldiers under J.E.B. Stuart and Wade Hampt.

Lee's Body Guards: The 39th Virginia Cavalry (Civil War)

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