American Civil War military raid
C43017
concept
An American Civil War military raid is a swift, targeted incursion by Union or Confederate forces—often cavalry or small detachments—conducted behind enemy lines to disrupt communications, supply lines, infrastructure, or morale without seeking to hold territory.
Observed surface forms (3)
- cavalry raid ×4
- Confederate military operation ×3
- American Civil War military operations ×1
Instances (8)
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Big Shanty, Georgia (Kennesaw)
surface form: Great Locomotive Chase
- Morgan's Raid of 1863 via concept surface "cavalry raid"
- Price’s Missouri Expedition via concept surface "Confederate military operation"
- Holly Springs Raid via concept surface "cavalry raid"
- American Civil War military operations near Charleston via concept surface "American Civil War military operations"
- Mackenzie’s Raid via concept surface "cavalry raid"
- Seven Days’ Retreat via concept surface "Confederate military operation"
- Jackson's Romney Expedition via concept surface "Confederate military operation"