Arthur Lyon Fremantle

thumb| Sir Arthur James Lyon Fremantle GCMG CB KStJ (11 November 1835 – 25 September 1901) was a British Army officer best known for his travels through the United States during the American Civil War. Quotes Three Months in the Southern States, April–June 1863 (1863) Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons thumb|These cavalry fights are miserable affairs...They approach one another with considerable boldness...and then, at the very moment when a dash is necessary, and the sword alone should be used, they...commence a desultory fire with carbines and revolvers. Cavalry skirmishing went on until quite dark, a determined attack having been made by the enemy, who did his best to prevent the trains from crossing the Potomac at Williamsport. It resulted in the success of the Confederates; but every impartial man confesses that these cavalry fights are miserable affairs. Neither party has any idea of serious charging with the sabre. They approach one another with considerable boldness, until they get to within about forty yards, and then, at the very moment when a dash is necessary, and the sword alone should be used, they hesitate, halt, and commence a desultory fire with carbines and revolvers. "Cavalry Skirmishing", p. 291 External links Category:1835 births Category:1901 deaths Category:Military leaders from England Category:Travel writers Category:Diarists