87K views · 2.2K reactions | Confederate Cavalry moving in formation. Battle of Cedar Creek Reenactment. | Max Velocity Tactical | Facebook

90K views · 3.2K reactions | Confederate Cavalry charge. Cavalry demo as part of the Cedar Creek Battle reenactment. This took place as a series of charges and rallies, as the Confederates fell back from the Federal line along the crowd line. It wasn't a single charge! | Max Velocity Tactical | Facebook

86K views · 2.6K reactions | Cavalry return from early morning Battle 160th Anniversay Battle Of Perryville KY On The Original Battlefield | 1st Minnesota Sharpshooters - Civil War Reenactment Group | Facebook

Cavalry Tactics during the American Civil War Cavalry tactics during the American Civil War played a vital role in reconnaissance, skirmishing, and rapid movement of troops. Initially, cavalry units were used primarily for scouting and screening infantry movements. However, as the war progressed, their role evolved to include direct combat and exploiting breakthroughs in enemy lines. Cavalry forces employed various tactics, such as hit-and-run engagements, where they would charge into enemy posi