This work tells the unique story of one of the most respected regiments of the American Civil War - the Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry, an entirely volunteer outfit both accepted and admired by their Regular counterparts. This engrossing volume traces the history of Rush's Lancers - named after one of their number, Richard Rush, grandson of Dr. Benjamin Rush, one of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence - from their very first missions as George Washington's personal body guard, right through to the Civil War where, despite being armed with mostly antiquated weapons, they left their indelible mark on the field of battle to become heroes of an emerging nation. This complete story of a legendary Civil war unit will enthrall all military history buffs.