Edward G. Longacre (born December 22, 1946) is an American historian and writer. He specializes in American Civil War historiography. He received a doctorate in American history from Temple University, where he studied under the late Professor Russell F. Weigley. Since 2000, he has been an honorary director of the United States Cavalry Association.
Life He was born on December 22, 1946. He was born and raised in New Jersey and has been a resident of Audubon, New Jersey."Author seeking Civil War data", The Home News, October 12, 1975. Accessed January 26, 2022, via Newspapers.com "Audubon - Author Edward G. Longacre, who is researching a history of the 12th N.J. Volunteer Infantry, 1862-65, i3 seeking wartime letters, diaries, memoirs and photographs."
Career He is famous for his numerous biographies of Civil War generals. He has received multiple awards including the Moncado Prize in 1981, the Fletcher Pratt Award in 1986, the Douglas Southall Freeman History Award in 2004, and the Dr. James I. Robertson Jr. Literary Prize for in 2015.
Bibliography His notable books include:
Joshua Chamberlain: The Soldier And The Man General John Buford: A Military Biography General Ulysses S. Grant: The Soldier and the Man War in the Ruins: The American Army's Final Battle Against Nazi Germany Lincoln's Cavalrymen: A History of the Mounted Forces of the Army of the Potomac The Early Morning of War: Bull Run, 1861 Lee's Cavalrymen: A History of the Mounted Forces of the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865 Custer and His Wolverines: The Michigan Cavalry Brigade, 1861-1865 Custer: The Making of a Young General The Cavalry at Gettysburg: A Tactical Study of Mounted Operations during the Civil War's Pivotal Campaign, 9 June-14 July 1863 A Regiment of Slaves: The 4th United States Colored Infantry, 1863-1866 Unsung Hero of Gettysburg: The Story of Union General David McMurtrie Gregg
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