Download the fantastic book titled Rebels in the Rockies written by Walter Earl Pittman, available in its entirety in both PDF and EPUB formats for online reading. This page includes a concise summary, a preview of the book cover, and detailed information about "Rebels in the Rockies", which was released on 15 July 2014. We suggest perusing the summary before initiating your download. This book is a top selection for enthusiasts of the History genre.
Summary of Rebels in the Rockies by Walter Earl Pittman PDF
The Civil War in 1861 found Southerners a minority throughout the West. Early efforts to create military forces were quickly suppressed. Many returned to the South to fight while others remained where they were, forming a potentially disloyal population. Underground movements existed throughout the war in Colorado, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona and even Idaho. Repeatedly betrayed and overwhelmed by Union forces and without communications with the South, these groups were ineffective. In southern New Mexico, Southerners, who were the majority, aligned themselves with the Confederacy. Four small companies of irregulars, one Hispanic, fought (effectively) as part of the abortive Confederate invasion force of 1861-2. The most famous of these, the "Brigands," were close in function to a modern special forces unit. In 1862 the Brigands were sent into Colorado to join up with a secret army of 600-1,000 men massing there, but were betrayed. Returning to Texas, the Brigands and the other irregulars were used for special operations in the West throughout the War; they also fought in the Louisiana-Arkansas campaigns of 1863-4.
Detail About Rebels in the Rockies PDF
- Author : Walter Earl Pittman
- Publisher : McFarland
- Genre : History
- Total Pages : 260 pages
- ISBN : 1476614385
- Release Date : 15 July 2014
- PDF File Size : 15,5 Mb
- Language : English
- Rating : 4/5 from 21 reviews
Clicking on the GET BOOK button will initiate the downloading process of Rebels in the Rockies by Walter Earl Pittman. This book is available in ePub and PDF format with a single click unlimited downloads.
