Koń a sprawa federalna. William Rosecrans i odbudowa oraz reorganizacja kawalerii Armii Cumberlandu zimą i wiosną 1863 roku

The aim of this article is to explore the process of reorganisation and reinforcement of the cavalry branch of the Army of the Cumberland in the winter and spring of 1863. Initially weak and ineffective cavalry was one of the main reasons behind logistical difficulties encountered by the army commanded by general-major William S. Rosecrans. To diminish the impact of those difficulties Rosecrans reorganised his cavalry. The process was multi-faceted – he attempted to increase its numbers, improve the armament and create the mounted infantry as a supporting force. While his attempts were eventually successful his position as an army commander, due to his abrasiveness and constant telegrams to his superiors, became weaker.