Cavalry Corps, Army of Northern Virginia

GPTKB entity

Properties (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeDuring gptkb:American_Civil_War
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:J.E.B._Stuart
gptkbp:disbanded 1865
gptkbp:dissolved 1865
gptkbp:engagesIn gptkb:Battle_of_Gettysburg
gptkb:Battle_of_Brandy_Station
Battle of Yellow Tavern
Battle of Trevilian Station
gptkbp:formed 1862
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Virginia
gptkbp:historicalSignificance influenced the outcome of several battles
was known for its aggressive tactics
engaged in skirmishes and battles throughout the war
was_involved_in_the_retreat_to_Appomattox_Court_House
provided_intelligence_to_Confederate_commanders
was_disbanded_after_the_surrender_at_Appomattox
was_instrumental_in_the_defense_of_Richmond
contributed_to_the_mobility_of_the_Army_of_Northern_Virginia
played_a_key_role_in_Confederate_cavalry_operations
was_involved_in_the_final_campaigns_of_the_Civil_War
was_a_key_component_of_the_Confederate_military_strategy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cavalry Corps, Army of Northern Virginia
gptkbp:knownFor reconnaissance missions
flanking maneuvers
raids behind enemy lines
supporting infantry operations
engaging_Union_cavalry
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Philip_Sheridan
gptkb:Wade_Hampton
gptkb:John_S._Mosby
gptkb:J.E.B._Stuart
gptkbp:operatesIn gptkb:Eastern_Theater_of_the_American_Civil_War
gptkbp:participatedIn gptkb:Siege_of_Petersburg
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Chancellorsville
Battle of Fredericksburg
Battle of Cold Harbor
Second Battle of Bull Run
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Army_of_Northern_Virginia
gptkbp:reform gptkb:Cavalry_Division,_Army_of_Northern_Virginia
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Cavalry_Division,_Army_of_Northern_Virginia