American Civil War Special Operations
During the American Civil War, the Jessie Scouts, a specialized unit within the Union Army, operated as the first hunter-killer teams, successfully capturing Major Harry Gilmor, a notorious partisan chief, and Captain George W. Stump, a dangerous Confederate captain.
Key Points
- Creation of specialized unit Jessie Scouts for capturing high-value targets during the Civil War
- Successful capture of Major Harry Gilmor and Captain George W. Stump by the Jessie Scouts
- Use of disguise and deception in operations to achieve objectives
Pros
- Illustrates the early development of special operations tactics in the Union Army during the Civil War
- Provides a gripping narrative of covert operations and intelligence gathering in a historical context
Cons
- Contains violent and potentially disturbing content related to the capture and killing of high-value targets