Yank and Rebel Rangers: Special Operations in the American Civil War

During the American Civil War, both the Union and the Confederacy used small forces of bold and highly motivated soldiers for special operations behind enemy lines. These warriors, known as American rangers, were skilled in infiltration and faced execution as spies if captured. Despite the risks, they fought and died as American rangers to disrupt enemy lines of communication and logistics and sow confusion and fear.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2020
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

The American Civil War of 1861-1865 was a complex and multifaceted conflict that defies simple categorization as a civil war. While the Union referred to it as the War of the Rebellion, the Confederacy saw it as the War of Yankee Aggression or the Second War of Independence. The war was marked by massive and sweeping battles that covered vast distances, such as Antietam, Shiloh, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg. However, a lesser-known and less publicized aspect of the war was the deployment of small forces of bold and highly motivated soldiers by both the Union and the Confederacy for special operations behind enemy lines. These soldiers, known as American rangers, were skilled in infiltration and often disguised themselves as rural mail carriers to sneak into enemy territory. Their mission was to gather intelligence, capture important personnel, disrupt lines of communication and logistics, and sow confusion and fear among the enemy forces. Despite the considerable risks involved, including the possibility of execution as spies if captured, these warriors fought and died as American rangers, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to their country and their willingness to undertake daring and dangerous missions. Their actions played a significant role in shaping the course of the war and helped to ultimately secure the Union's victory.

The American Civil War of 1861-1865 was a complex and multifaceted conflict that defies simple categorization as a civil war. While the Union referred to it as the War of the Rebellion, the Confederacy saw it as the War of Yankee Aggression or the Second War of Independence. The war was marked by massive and sweeping battles that covered vast distances, such as Antietam, Shiloh, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg. However, a lesser-known and less publicized aspect of the war was the deployment of small forces of bold and highly motivated soldiers by both the Union and the Confederacy for special operations behind enemy lines. These soldiers, known as American rangers, were skilled in infiltration and often disguised themselves as rural mail carriers to sneak into enemy territory. Their mission was to gather intelligence, capture important personnel, disrupt lines of communication and logistics, and sow confusion and fear among the enemy forces. Despite the considerable risks involved, including the possibility of execution as spies if captured, these warriors fought and died as American rangers, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to their country and their willingness to undertake daring and dangerous missions. Their actions played a significant role in shaping the course of the war and helped to ultimately secure the Union's victory.

Weight: 642g
Dimension: 157 x 232 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526792006