The 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry, also known as Mosby's Rangers, Mosby's Raiders, or Mosby's Men, was a battalion of partisan cavalry in the Confederate army during the American Civil War. Noted for their lightning strike raids on Union targets and their ability to consistently elude pursuit, the Rangers disrupted Union communications and supply lines. By the summer of 1864, Mosby's battalion had grown to six cavalry companies and one artillery company, comprising about 400 men. The battalion never formally surrendered, but was disbanded on April 21, 1865 - after Lee’s Surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox.
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No real comment about the post, but man, I am glad to see you back.
ReplyDeleteAnd now in 2022 the County from which he came is removing his name from ever public road that has his name on it
ReplyDelete300 men tied up 17 THOUSAND.......thats pretty good ROI......
ReplyDeleteMight be a lesson in there for ya, kids.
ReplyDeleteBackwoods Okie
Francis Marion, Rogers, and Moseby were the forerunners of Special Warfare units.
ReplyDeleteEven with all the resources the Fed's used to try and stop him he always got through. If you have some time this winter it's well worth a listen.
ReplyDeleteThe Memoirs of Colonel John S. Mosby (FULL Audiobook)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=busan9xz1r0
A true patriot.....
ReplyDeleteA Virginia boy. Born in Powhatan Co. That's just west of Richmond.
ReplyDeleteFor years my gray car had the license plate "43RD PRB".
ReplyDeleteNot sure if today's Virginia DMV would issue them.
Given the historical ignorance of most .gov employees they might.