Stuart Ambitious, Bold in Battle ; Confederate's Daring Raids Bring Criticism As Well As Admiration
The Washington Times › December 04, 2008
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Although devotees of Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest will argue the point, countless Civil War enthusiasts think Maj. Gen. James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart's many celebrated exploits rank him as the South's premier cavalry officer.
In his new book, "Cavalryman of the Lost Cause," historian Jeffrey Wert thoroughly examines the life of the flamboyant Rebel cavalier whose devoted men were the eyes and ears of Gen. Robert E. Lee's army.See the full content of this document
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Stuart Ambitious, Bold in Battle ; Confederate's Daring Raids Bring Criticism As Well As Admiration
Stuart was born Feb. 6, 1833, at Laurel Hill, the family home in Patrick County, Va. There he enjoyed an idyllic childhood. A playmate remembered him as "a fearless rider" who "could undergo any amount of bodily strain and fatigue."
Desiring a military life, Stuart received an appointment t...See the full content of this document
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