Special operations and irregular warfare are shaping the world's future, with a focus on a Civil War story involving John Singleton Mosby's daring special operation to kidnap Union Colonel Percy Wyndham. Mosby's audacious mission influenced modern American special and covert operations.
Key Points
Mosby's successful kidnapping of Union Colonel Percy Wyndham
Influence of this daring operation on modern American special operations
Mosby's transition to Republicanism post-war
Pros
Highlights a lesser-known Civil War story
Illustrates the audacity and success of special operations