Civil War Quiz: What Do You Know About the Gettysburg East Cavalry Battle?
Q#1 – On what date was the East Cavalry Battle fought?
Q#2 – Why was the battle given the name “East Cavalry Battle”?
Q#3 – What was the Confederate forces high level objective in this battle?
Q#4 – What major highway did the Confederate cavalry hope to capture?
Q#5 – Which four Confederate cavalry brigades participated in the battle?
Q#6 – Approximately how many Confederate cavalry troopers were involved in the battle?
Q#7 – From the Union Cavalry Corps commanded by Major General Alfred Pleasonton, which division was involved in the East Cavalry Field battle?
Q#8 – Who were the two original Union brigade commanders assigned to the area given the name East Cavalry Field?
Q#9 – How did Brigadier General George Armstrong Custer become involved in the East Cavalry Field battle?
Q#10 – What tactical error did JEB Stuart make before the battle began that assisted the Union in their preparation for the battle?
Q#11 – What major Confederate battle action began at the same time that JEB Stuart ordered an assault by the 1st Virginia Cavalry?
Q#12 – What was the rallying cry Custer is credited with using when he was ordered to attack the Confederate cavalry?
Q#13 – After Custer’s charge initially caused the Confederate Virginian cavalry to retreat, what happened next?
Q#14 – How long in time did the East Cavalry Field Battle last?
Q#15 – What were the casualties incurred in the East Calvary Field battle?