Nathan Bedford Forrest

During the Civil War-the most destructive event in American History-Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest served as a prominent cavalry commander, known for his tactical brilliance. His rule of action, "e;Get there first with the most men,"e; became one of the most often quoted statements of the war. Forrest was one of the most influential leaders before the war and became a business operator in the postwar redevelopment of the destroyed South. Nathan Bedford Forrest delves into the story of this complex and sometimes controversial figure, bringing History to vivid life.