As you hear the famous bugle call, imagine the tramp of boots, the creak of leather, and the rattle of the bridle and bit. The dispatch has arrived, and the cavalry has orders to screen the movement of the infantry.

This week on the mess, Eric Wittenberg shares his fascination with the cavalry arm of Civil War military, particularly as involved with the battles of Gettysburg and Chickamauga. Eric has also joined with noted war in the west historian Dave Powell and wrote the definitive volume on Rosecrans' Tullahoma campaign which we also discuss at length. Among his newer work, he also partnered with past TWIM guest Scott Mingus to create the award-winning two volume opus "If We Are Striking For Pennsylvania", which is destined to go down in the annals of Civil War study as one of the finest stories ever assembled.

This, episode eleven of season two of The Wabash Inn Mess podcast, serves as part one of our two part season finale. We hope that you enjoy this week's special content and we do ask that you like our podcast on your favorite podcast platform and that you share with your friends.

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