Civil War raids were military operations conducted during the American Civil War (1861-1865) aimed at disrupting enemy supply lines, gathering intelligence, or capturing resources. These raids often involved small, mobile units that could strike quickly and retreat before a larger force could respond. Notable examples include General William Tecumseh Sherman's raids through the South, which aimed to weaken Confederate morale and infrastructure. Raids were not limited to the Union; Confederate forces also conducted their own operations. John Hunt Morgan's cavalry raids into the North exemplified this strategy, as they sought to create chaos and draw Union troops away from the front lines. Both sides used raids as a means to gain tactical advantages in the war.