

An edition of Custer and the Front Royal executions of 1864 (2008)
By Jay W. Simson
Publish Date
2008
Publisher
McFarland & Co.
Language
eng
Pages
204
Description:
"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.
subjects: Atrocities, Confederate States of America, Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Cavalry Battalion, 43rd, Executions and executioners, History, Military History, Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1864 (August-November), United States Civil War, 1861-1865, Custer, george a. (george armstrong), 1839-1876, Mosby, john singleton, 1833-1916, Confederate states of america, army, Shenandoah valley campaign, 1864 (august-november)
People: George A. Custer (1839-1876), John Singleton Mosby (1833-1916)
Places: Front Royal, Front Royal (Va.), United States, Virginia
Times: 19th century, Civil War, 1861-1865