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What was the primary role of cavalry in the Confederate army during the Civil War?

To conduct reconnaissance and gather intelligenceTo hold territory against enemy forcesTo serve as infantry in trench warfareTo operate heavy artillery

What tactical advantage did J.E.B. Stuart emphasize in his cavalry operations?

Flanking maneuvers to disrupt enemy linesMass charges against fortified positionsDefensive posturing to hold groundWorking alongside infantry to breach enemy defenses

Which tactic was commonly used by J.E.B. Stuart to ensure effective communication and coordination within his cavalry forces?

Use of signal flags and couriersReliance on infantry commanders for directionsMaintaining a static formation during battleIgnoring enemy cavalry movements

Assessment

What was the primary role of cavalry in the Confederate army during the Civil War?

What tactical advantage did J.E.B. Stuart emphasize in his cavalry operations?

Which tactic was commonly used by J.E.B. Stuart to ensure effective communication and coordination within his cavalry forces?