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Who was Nathan Bedford Forrest? In this twopart story, we'll answer that question.

Thus far, we have offered anecdotal insight as to Bedford Forrest’s humble origins: his makeup and antebellum experiences. We’ve detailed his entrance into the great conflict and his meteoric rise to command his fights at Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Fallen Timbers, and his dogged, relentless pursuit of Colonel Abel Streight’s Union command.

Now, we’ll delve into the remainder of his Civil War career as well as his postwar life. Both periods, perhaps unsurprisingly, are laced with controversy. And so, we pick up the fiery story that is Nathan Bedford Forrest, the Wizard of the Saddle.

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Narrated by Fred Kiger
Produced by Dan Irving
Published by Third Wheel Media

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Additional References In This Episode:

That Devil Forrest: Life of General Nathan Bedford Forrest by John A. Wyeth https://www.amazon.com/ThatDevilFor...

Nathan Bedford Forrest: A Biography by Jack Hurst https://www.amazon.com/NathanBedford...

The Confederacy's Greatest Calvaryman: Nathan Bedford Forrest by Brian Steel Wills https://www.amazon.com/ConfederacysG...

Some Characters Mentioned In This Episode:
Braxton Bragg
Joseph Wheeler
William Sooy Smith
Samuel D. Sturgis
Andrew Jackson Smith
James Harrison Wilson