Nathan Bedford Forrest's Escort and Staff

[larry_cockerham]

Dr. Michael R. Bradley has struck again! I'm currently reading his latest publication, NATHAN BEDFORD FORREST'S ESCORT AND STAFF in which he brings to life the men who served as a tactical strike force with Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest. These men from Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama served as Forrest's finest offensive weapon of the war. With detailed research, Dr. Bradley goes deep into the lives of the individuals who served with the Wizard of the Saddle and preserves much previously unpublished information on this band of brothers in war who served their homeland with honor and distinction. Much battle detail and considerable attention to the association that formed after the war as well as a full Escort roster make this an excellent reference document. This one is a well-presented hardback with very attractive cover published by Pelican Publishing Company, Inc., 1000 Burnmaster Street, Gretna, Louisiana 70053. After decades of research, he continues to offer considerable insight into the thoughts and deeds of a man who has become a legend in the South.