Eric J. Wittenberg is a historian specializing in the American Civil War, known for his extensive work on the conflict's cavalry. His writings delve deeply into the experiences of Civil War cavalrymen and the pivotal cavalry battles, particularly those involving the Army of the Potomac's Cavalry Corps. Wittenberg brings these crucial moments of American history to life, offering readers profound insights into the strategic and tactical importance of cavalry during the war.
The Forgotten Campaign That Changed the Course of the Civil War, June 23 - July 4, 1863
This brilliant campaign nearly cleared the state of Rebels and changed the calculus of the Civil War in the Western Theater, however, few people today even know about it.