It was probably a revelation to most Maine boys that a horse could be of any use w/o a plow tied on behind it. The undecisive nature of the 1st years of the Civil War are probably a reflection of the Union troops having to learn how to ride their horses.
There was only one original 1st Maine Cavalry. They captured several flags at Brandy Station, Aldie, St Mary's Church, etc - our web site is at: mainecav.org - there's more information there.
Your posting is one of my two favorite Civil War reenactment videos on YouTube; your pictures are so good they give me a chill. Looking at them makes me feel like I'm seeing real Federal cavalrymen in camp and in the field. Good job, guys!
Thank you very much - it's very kind of you to say that. The unit works hard to be it's best - we want those men of Maine to be pleased with how we represent them.
My great-great grandfather was 1st Maine Cavalry, Company K, and was part of many battles, including Antietam, Brandy Station and Gettysburg. One of the hardest fighting cavalries during the Civil War. Not bad for a bunch of sea-faring men who had hardly ever ridden a horse.
This brings back a lot of memories of when we rode with the 'HORSE SOLDIERS' back in the 80s. We had a 6 horse hitch for artillery and we rode cavalry many times as both Union and Confederate. We did a lot of the 125th anniversary events including Gettysburg, Shiloh, Perryville, Chickamauga (Or Chickamuddy as that one was called) and a host of others. Unlimbering on the Union line at Gettysburg was the most memorable and watching from the horse the grand charge by Pickett. Incredible! RG
@Smitheeboy94 That's what many of the original cavalry men thought when they first joined, only to realize how much work it actually was. Especially having to take care of their mounts before themselves.
It was probably a revelation to most Maine boys that a horse could be of any use w/o a plow tied on behind it. The undecisive nature of the 1st years of the Civil War are probably a reflection of the Union troops having to learn how to ride their horses.
VictorLepanto 6 months ago
Would anyone have any information on the 1st Maine Cavalry that captured Confederate flags/guidons? Thank you for any help.
rebel2276 1 year ago
There was only one original 1st Maine Cavalry. They captured several flags at Brandy Station, Aldie, St Mary's Church, etc - our web site is at: mainecav.org - there's more information there.
1stMaineCavalry 1 year ago
@1stMaineCavalry Thank you very much, I will go to that website! Thank you for the huge help!
rebel2276 1 year ago
Your posting is one of my two favorite Civil War reenactment videos on YouTube; your pictures are so good they give me a chill. Looking at them makes me feel like I'm seeing real Federal cavalrymen in camp and in the field. Good job, guys!
McGrenzer 1 year ago 2
Thank you very much - it's very kind of you to say that. The unit works hard to be it's best - we want those men of Maine to be pleased with how we represent them.
1stMaineCavalry 1 year ago
In answer to a couple of PMs - NO, we are not affiliated in any way with anyone calling themselves "1st Maine" in California.
1stMaineCavalry 1 year ago
Long Live the Union!
Zeeboe 2 years ago
My great-great grandfather was 1st Maine Cavalry, Company K, and was part of many battles, including Antietam, Brandy Station and Gettysburg. One of the hardest fighting cavalries during the Civil War. Not bad for a bunch of sea-faring men who had hardly ever ridden a horse.
jobasucks 2 years ago 3
fed cavalry were good but were not much match for rebel cavalry especially kentucky and louisiana cavalry
witchhunter32 2 years ago
ye, the southers were masters at horseback
ViccardXViccc 2 years ago
definetly =)
witchhunter32 2 years ago
This brings back a lot of memories of when we rode with the 'HORSE SOLDIERS' back in the 80s. We had a 6 horse hitch for artillery and we rode cavalry many times as both Union and Confederate. We did a lot of the 125th anniversary events including Gettysburg, Shiloh, Perryville, Chickamauga (Or Chickamuddy as that one was called) and a host of others. Unlimbering on the Union line at Gettysburg was the most memorable and watching from the horse the grand charge by Pickett. Incredible! RG
formerparatrooper 2 years ago
i reenact in the U.S. infantry and sometimes i wish i was with the cavalry so i wouldnt have to march around in the hot sun so much!
thanks for sharing!
Smitheeboy94 3 years ago
@Smitheeboy94 That's what many of the original cavalry men thought when they first joined, only to realize how much work it actually was. Especially having to take care of their mounts before themselves.
Nerfball6 11 months ago
it's Polish melody!
And Polish falg ;)
Regards from Pulawski, Kosciuszko and 50% of American homeland :D
Cekirge5 3 years ago
I have an ancestor who fought in this regiment. The 1rst Maine cavalry is the cavalry regiment that took the most casulaties in the war. BOTH SIDES!
christian6657 3 years ago 2