by Henry C.
About this book
Civil War Experiences under Bayard, Gregg, Kilpatrick, Custer, Raulston, and Newberry, 1862, 1863, 1864 by Henry C. Meyer is a gripping soldier’s memoir that brings cavalry life and leadership into sharp relief. Captain Meyer, later brevet major of the 24th New York Cavalry, recounts his service under six distinguished commanders, offering candid recollections of campaigns, skirmishes, wounds, hospital care, and the everyday hardships of mounted warfare. Part military memoir, part regimental history, the narrative captures the tactics, reconnaissance missions, and fast‑moving raids that defined cavalry operations in the Civil War while also conveying the bonds of comradeship and the strains of command.
Written years after the conflict at the urging of comrades and commanders, Meyer’s account balances personal anecdotes with clear-eyed reflections on leadership, morale, and the chaotic realities of 1862–1864. The result is a vivid primary source that situates individual experience within broader military and historical contexts without romanticizing combat.
Ideal for listeners interested in Civil War memoirs, military history, and first‑hand accounts from the Union cavalry, this audiobook offers an accessible, authentic glimpse into the courage and complexity of soldiers who served under some of the war’s most noted cavalry leaders.
