The Civil War Guerrilla

"The Civil War Guerrilla" examines the complex and often deadly role of guerrilla combat across the Civil War, exploring its diverse practitioners—from Native Americans and border state raiders to women who served as messengers and combatants. Featuring insights from leading scholars, this volume offers a nuanced look at how irregular warfare shaped the conflict, its legacy, and its mythologization in history, literature, and folklore. It provides a comprehensive account of how thousands of men, women, and children experienced and remembered this shadowy aspect of the war.