About this book
Three Years in the Federal Cavalry by Willard Glazier delivers a vivid, firsthand Civil War memoir that plunges listeners into the daily life, dangers, and loyalties of a Union cavalryman. Glazier recounts his enlistment in New York State and follows his regiment through scouting missions, skirmishes, long marches, and the evolving tactics of the Federal cavalry, offering an eyewitness perspective on soldiering and leadership during the rebellion. His narrative builds atmosphere without sensationalism: the camaraderie of men in camp, the strain of constant movement, the sharp reality of combat, and the uncertainty of capture—culminating in his own seizure at the battle of Brandy Station. Rich with period detail and reflective commentary, the book situates personal experience within the larger currents of Civil War history while preserving the immediacy of a veteran’s memoir.
Ideal for listeners who love military history, Civil War enthusiasts, students of 19th-century America, and fans of personal wartime narratives, this audiobook brings a rare cavalry viewpoint to life for anyone seeking authentic, soldier-level insight into the Union war effort.
