The Mule Soldiers

The Mule Soldiers recounts the daring 1863 raid led by Union Colonel Abel D. Streight, who aimed to destroy the Western and Atlantic railroad in Georgia with a brigade of nearly 1,800 soldiers mounted on mules—few of whom had ever ridden a horse. As the campaign unfolds across Northern Alabama, Streight’s forces face relentless pursuit by Confederate cavalry under General Nathan Bedford Forrest, resulting in a chaotic and often humorous series of pursuits and setbacks. Featuring a mix of real and fictional characters, the story combines action, suspense, and memorable moments, illustrating a remarkable and somewhat unbelievable chapter of Civil War history.