Stuart's Ride Around McClellan

Stuart’s Ride Around McClellan refers to Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart's daring horseback maneuver during the Civil War, particularly in the Battle of Fleetwood Hill at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House in 1864. Stuart cleverly circled behind Union lines, gathering intelligence and disrupting their movements without direct engagement. This maneuver demonstrated his skill in reconnaissance and operational flexibility, enabling Confederate forces to gain strategic insights and influence troop positioning. It exemplifies tactical cavalry operations that emphasized mobility, surprise, and intelligence gathering during the Civil War.