During the Civil War, this officer rode a gelding named Rienzi:
- George A. Custer
- J.E.B. Stuart
- Nathan B. Forrest
- Philip Sheridan
- John S. Mosby
Daily Quiz for January 6, 2014
During the Civil War, this officer rode a gelding named Rienzi:
During the Civil War, this officer rode a gelding named Rienzi:
Philip Sheridan rode a gelding named Rienzi. Sheridan and Rienzi made their most famous ride to repulse an attack led by Lt. General Jubal A. Early at Cedar Creek, Virginia, on October 19, 1864. Sheridan had been on his way back from a strategy session in Washington, D.C. when Early attacked. Thomas Buchanan Read later wrote a poem, "Sheridan?s Ride,? and created a painting immortalizing the Union general and his steed.