Custer and the Front Royal executions of 1864

Title:

Author:

Simson, Jay W., 1953-

ISBN:

9780786452651

Personal Author:

Simson, Jay W., 1953-

Publication Information:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2009.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vii, 204 p.) : ill., map.

Contents:

Introduction : Custer at Front Royal -- Incident at Front Royal -- The Battle of Fisher's Hill -- What Sheridan intended -- With Torbert in the Luray Valley -- Mosby's story -- Where was Custer? -- Who gave the orders? -- Mosby's revenge -- How did Mosby get it wrong? -- Why they never said a word -- A question of character.

Abstract:

"For more than 140 years most have accepted the claim by Confederate Colonel John S. Mosby that George Armstrong Custer bears all of the guilt associated with the executions of six of Mosby's Rangers at Front Royal, Virginia on September 23, 1864. This book challenges that through a look at events and persons involved"--Provided by publisher.

Personal Subject:

Custer, George A. (George Armstrong), 1839-1876.

Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916.

Corporate Subject:

Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Cavalry Battalion, 43rd.

Subject Term:

Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1864 (August-November)

Executions and executioners -- Virginia -- Front Royal -- History -- 19th century.

HISTORY.

Geographic Term:

Front Royal (Va.) -- History, Military -- 19th century.

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Atrocities.