Nathan Bedford Forrest

During the Civil War—the most destructive event in American History—Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest served as a prominent cavalry commander, known for his tactical brilliance. His rule of action, “Get there first with the most men,” became one of the most often quoted statements of the war. Forrest was one of the most influential leaders before the war and became a business operator in the postwar redevelopment of the destroyed South. Nathan Bedford Forrest delves into the story of this complex and sometimes controversial figure, bringing History to vivid life.