Forrest's Cavalry Corps
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Forrest's Cavalry Corps was part of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and commanded by Lieutenant General Nathan Bedford Forrest. Formed during the summer of 1862, it took part in the various battles in the Western Theater during the second half of the war. At first serving as part of the Army of Tennessee, both Forrest and the corps were then transferred to northern Mississippi and often launched independent raids into Union occupied western and central Tennessee.
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Forrest's Cavalry Corps | |
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Active | 1863ā1865 |
Disbanded | May 3, 1865 |
Country | Confederate States of America |
Allegiance | Confederate States Army |
Branch | Cavalry |
Type | Corps |
Size | 2-4 Divisions |
Part of | Army of Tennessee |
Engagements | American Civil War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest |
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