Randell Whaley

The Clash of Sabers Randell Whaley

Young Jim Bennett grows up on a plantation in South Carolina. He learns to train fox hunting horses at an early age. In 1863 He lies about his age to join the Confederate cavalry. After about a week, he fights in the battle of Brandy Station with his horse and saber. Before thar he meets a beautiful southern belle at a barbeque dinner held for the army troops at Culpeper. He falls in love with her immediately. The battle of Brandy Station was the last battle that used sabers. The cavalry used carbines or pistols after that.

Jim is severely wounded at Culp's Hill at the battle of Gettysburg. Vicky prevails on her father to bring Jim to her house from the Army hospital. Jim recovers and is granted 30 days convalescent leave that he spends at Vicky's house. After his leave he returns to duty and is shortly promoted to sergeant. Jim fights in the battle of the Wilderness and helps defend Richmond while she is under siege.

Jim gets a battlefield promotion to 2nd Lieutenant and leads his platoon in the retreat to Appomattox where Lee surrenders to General Grant. Jim returns to his sweetheart in Culpepper when he leaves Appomattox.