{"product_id":"confederate-cavalryman-1861-65","title":"Confederate Cavalryman 1861–65","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe southerner of the mid-19th century had been bred to ride horses.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition the period southerner had long been used to handling firearms, through hunting for pleasure, food or simply for sport. The combination of these factors promised that when the southern states began to secede in December 1860, the cavalry would be a major combat arm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an illustrated guide to how the men of the Confederate cavalry were recruited, trained, lived and fought. Both routine and campaign life are covered, as well as the weapons and equipment that served them in their combat roles. Key encounters such as the 1863 clash at Brandy Station are also covered in this authoritative text.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Product","offer_id":57296561209688,"sku":"9781841763811","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781841763811.jpg?v=1778829378","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/confederate-cavalryman-1861-65","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}