Members of mosby's rangers civil war book

Quarsteins book raises a useful question for civil war scholars. You select the union targets for your raids and decide which actions mosby s raiders will perform. Photographed between 1861 and 1865, printed between 1880 and 1889 photograph. Fountain beattie would later purchase green springs farm, virginia which is still standing and belongs now to the northern virginia park authority and was built prior to the revolutionary war. Colonel john singleton mosby, the 43rds only commander, has had several books written about him and he remains the bestknown personality of the command. Mosbys rangers collectors library of the civil war. Mosby, they executed small raids behind union lines, raiding at will and then vanishing quickly into the countryside to remain undetected. 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. The book is written by one of the members of the rangers. In 1863, john singleton mosby and his band of irregulars, recruited in. Wert explores the personality of this ironwilled commander and brilliant tactician and. Fiftyeight men who at some time matriculated at the virginia military institute can also be called mosby rangers.

They operated from 1863 to 1865 south of the potomac, behind the union lines. John singleton mosby and some members of mosbys rangers, 43rd virginia cavalry battalion. John mosby in the civil war although he had opposed secession, mosby enlisted as a private in a company that was soon incorporated into the 1st virginia cavalry. His command, the battalion, virginia cavalry, known as mosbys rangers or mosbys raiders civil war photo of confederate colonel, john singleton mosby. An elite guerilla unit, they operated in northern virginia and maryland from 1863 to the end of the war. Confederate cavalry leader john mosby is among the most romantic characters in the civil war, and with good reason.

After chronicling the war in the shenandoah valley in his from winchester to cedar creek. No single battalion was more feared during the civil war than the 43rd battalion of virginia cavalry, better known as mosbys ran gers. Mosby led the attack against about 100 men from the unions. Wish i could find my original copy of ranger mosby from the 40s. Mosbys rangers shared in the spoils of war, they had no camp duties, and lived scattered among civilian populations. Mosby, and his 43rd virginia cavalry battalion, later raised to regimental status in the waning days of the war and better known simply as mosby s rangers. Mosbys rangers collectors library of the civil war james joseph. Before he rode to glory at the head of his rangers, john s. John singleton mosby and some members of mosbys rangers. The firsthand account of a member of mosby s rangers, aka the 43rd battalion of virginia cavalry. Mosbys rangers by union forces under the command of gen. Your mission is to infiltrate enemy lines to disrupt the union war effort. Mosby himself would often reconnoiter a target himself, in disguise.

Mosby joined the confederate army as a private at the outbreak of the civil war first serving in. No single battalion was more feared during the civil war than the 4. 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. It also has the most member portraits of any regimental history according to the reprint publisher. Two members of the minor family were members of the mosby rangers and as mosbymen mentioned fount beattie isnt shown. Williamson, james j mosbys rangers a record of the operations of the. Grant, his former enemy during the war and served as. Mosbys rangers were some of the most feared confederate troops of the american civil war. From 1863 to the end of the conflict, mosbys raiders were a. The tale begins with a confederate partisan ranger by the name of john s. Mosby s rangers were some of the most feared confederate troops of the american civil war.

Mosbys rangers and millions of other books are available for instant access. Mosbys rangers collectors library of the civil war by. Lee detailed one of stuarts best scouts, john singleton mosby, and fifteen men to operate within union lines in northern virginia. 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. Noted for their lightning strike raids on union targets and their ability to consistently elude pursuit, the rangers disrupted union communications and supply lines. 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.

Mosbys rangers audiobook by james joseph williamson. 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. The raid took place near a railroad junction in virginias fauquier county, less than 10 miles 16 km from the town of warrenton. It was here that this unassuming virginia lawyer learned the craft of war and went on to. The 43rd battalion virginia cavalry mosby s rangers is one of the most famous units of the civil war.

In this vivid account of the famous command of john singleton mosby, jeffry d. The commander of mosbys rangers, john singleton mosby, is the most famous member of the unit he. Mosbys rangers the northsouth skirmish association. Mosby, known as the gray ghost, was a virginian who became legendary for his leadership of mosbys rangers a band of confederate guerrilla fighters that harassed the union army and went toetotoe with george armstrong custer in the shenandoah valley. 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. The men came mostly from virginia, but at one time or another mosby also had a prussian, an irishman and an englishman riding with him. 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.

This book is a collection of biographical information about the 57 men who. John singleton mosby and some members of mosby s rangers, 43rd virginia cavalry battalion. From this modest beginning whould grow on of the best know of all ranger commands. 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. Mosbys rangers by jeffry wert american civil war forums. Both books are only 99 cents on amazon so not an expensive read. Grant, diplomat, and inspiration for a 1950s television showon his 180th birthday. If you are a civil war historian you will enjoy the read. Wert is the author of eight previous books on civil war topics, most recently cavalryman of the lost cause and the sword of. In february 1862, he was promoted to first lieutenant and served as adjutant of the 1st virginia, but he clashed with the regiments commander, william grumble jones. Known for lightning raids of the virginia countryside, mosbys 43rd cavalry would be called together to strike a specific target, dispersing afterward and. Formally known as the 43rd battalion, virginia cavalry, they were formed after the partisan ranger act of 1862.

The members of the battalion were referred to as soldiers, partisans, rangers, and guerillas. Civil war links and information rosters of men who served virginia from the lower shenandoah valley roster of mosby s 43rd battalion cavalry members from warren co. John singleton mosby december 1833 may nicknamed the gray ghost, was a confederate cavalry battalion commander in the american civil war. Detractors of mosbys rangers will say that they joined only for the plunder. Muster rolls, occupation and present whereabouts of surviving members. 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. The arlington historical society presents eric buckland, who spoke about mosbys men.

The 43rd battalion was formed on june 10, 1863, at rectors cross roads, near rectortown, virginia, when john s. No single battalion was more feared during the civil war than the 43rd battalion of virginia cavalry. Mosby the ranger, fugitive, friend of president ulysses s. The 43rd battalion was formed on june 10, 1863, at rectors. This organization began with a scouting assignment from confederate gen. Institute vmi and also rode with the 43rd battalion virginia cavalry mosbys rangers. Anniversary of hanging of mosbys men in front royal, virginia by jim on september 23, 2014 this is the 150th anniversary of the execution of six of john s. Mosby, who was known as the grey ghost for his lightningquick raids and his ability to elude union army pursuers. Here, in vivid and fascinating detail, is the most authoritative account of the rangers infamous adventures, written by a prizewinning historian. For a complete list of our current civil war books, along with current prices. Stuart on detached duty in loudoun and fauquier counties in early january 1863.

I believe more than anything else, that book captured my imagination about the civil war. A former history teacher at penns valley high school, he lives in centre hall. His command, the 43rd battalion, virginia cavalry, known as mosby s rangers or mosby s raiders, was a partisan ranger unit noted for its lightningquick raids and its ability to elude union army pursuers and. The 210 man unit equivalent to a small or understrength battalion was formed from company e of the 18th virginia cavalry and the first virginia partisan rangers 62nd virginia mounted infantry. James joseph william was one of mosbys ran gers from 1863 through until the end of the war. Mosbys ran gers is a perfect book for anyone interested in the partisan activities of mosby and his men through the course of the american civil war. The shenandoah campaign of 1864 historian jeffrey wert next turned to one of the secondary players in that campaign, col. Mcneills rangers was an independent confederate military force commissioned under the partisan ranger act 1862 by the confederate congress during the american civil war. History of mosby s rangers 43rd btn, virginia cavalry during the civil war, by a member of company a this is one of the earliest books to use photographic reproduction, not woodcuts, for its illustrations. Jett and william jett are among those listed as having fought under john singleton mosby in the book mosby s rangers, jeffry d.

James joseph william was one of mosbys rangers from 1863 through until the end of the war. While it was true that mosbys unit was formed under the auspices of the partisan ranger act of 1862, which permitted members of such units to keep. The book is available at the stuart mosby cavalry museum in centreville, va. His book was first published in new york in 1896 and he passed away in 1915. Two civil war jetts with mosby s rangers by judy september 15, 2005 at 08.

During the civil war mosbys ran gers were an irregular body of confederate troops under the command of col. 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. In a bit of an interesting twist of fate, after the war, mosby became a political ally and close confidant to president ulysses s. A record of the operations of the fortythird battalion virginia cavalry, from its organization to the surrender. I would like to see if it still resonates the same way today as when i read it 40 years ago. John singleton mosby started with nine cavalrymen from the cavalry command of general j. Operations special forces, psychological operations and civil affairs. I plan on reading moneys memoirs to see how it correspond with this book.

By the end of the war, its roster would number almost 2,000 men. Wert is the author of eight previous books on civil war topics, most recently cavalryman of the lost cause and the sword of lincoln. Mosby s raiders puts you in command of the partisan rangers. Grant, his former enemy during the war and served as a consul to. To understand and enjoy the book you do need some background knowledge about the civil war.