http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Locomotive_Chase
OK, if the Andrews locomotive raid in Nth Ga in 1862 had been more successful, could the War Dept have authorised the formation of more such small raider units to conduct far-reaching strategic raids into the CS ? If such raiders were more numerous & successful, could a 19th C proto-Delta Force- style outfit have been created by the US Army for further such covert warfare, & with what impact in future wars ?
OK, if the Andrews locomotive raid in Nth Ga in 1862 had been more successful, could the War Dept have authorised the formation of more such small raider units to conduct far-reaching strategic raids into the CS ? If such raiders were more numerous & successful, could a 19th C proto-Delta Force- style outfit have been created by the US Army for further such covert warfare, & with what impact in future wars ?