The prairie boys go to war [[electronic resource] ] : the Fifth Illinois Cavalry, 1861-1865 / / Rhonda M. Kohl

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910452787503321
• Autore: Kohl Rhonda M. <1957->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Carbondale, : Southern Illinois University Press, 2013
• ISBN: 0-8093-3204-3; 1-283-97102-X
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (369 p.)
• Disciplina: 973.7/3
• Soggetti: Electronic books.; Illinois History Civil War, 1861-1865 Regimental histories; United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Regimental histories; United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Campaigns
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: The politics of war, August 1861 to February 1862 -- The springtime of war, March to July 1862 -- This godforsaken town, July to October 1862 -- Under Grant's command, November 1862 to May 1863 -- Redemption at Vicksburg, June to August 1863 -- Winslow's Cavalry, September 1863 to January 1864 -- The grand raid, February to March 1864 -- Garrison duty, March to December 1864 -- Soon this cruel war will close, January to October 1865.