Custer And His Wolverines: The Michigan Cavalry Brigade, 1861-1865

Custer And His Wolverines: The Michigan Cavalry Brigade, 1861-1865 by Longacre, Edward G.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780938289876.

The Michigan Cavalry Brigade suffered the heaviest casualties of any Union cavalry unit in the Civil War. Best-known for its flamboyant commander, the Brigade played a central role in some of the Civil Wars most crucial battles. Dramatic coverage is given of the Brigades critical defense of the Union line at Gettysburg on July 3, when J.E.B. Stuarts flank attack could have made Picketts Charge a success. Custer and the Michigan Cavalry Brigades key role in surrounding Lees army at Appomattox is not widely known and is described in full detail in Longacres compelling narrative.