[PDF] Arms And Equipment Of The Civil War eBook

Author : Graham Smith
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 39,55 MB
Release : 2022-06-14
Category : History
ISBN : 1510756728

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Learn about the evolution of weapons by studying the design of the Civil War weapons cataloged in this attractive, full-color reference book. More than three million Americans fought in the Civil War and over six hundred thousand men, or two percent of the population, died in this dreadful conflict. Its impact is still felt today, for the war shaped our nation, and our national character. Studying the weapons used by both the Union army and Confederate forces tells an intriguing story of its own. The well-equipped Union army had access to the best of the industrial North's manufacturing output. By contrast, the South had to get by with imported arms and locally made copies of patented weapons. But the pressure of war quickly led to improvements in both sides' firearms. A War that began with single-shot horse pistols ended with multi-shot revolvers. Poignant archive photography is used throughout the book, showing the weapons in contemporary action, and placing them in their Civil War context. Evocative paintings by renowned Civil War artist Don Troiani bring the battlefield action to life.

Author : Jack Coggins
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 21,11 MB
Release : 2012-03-07
Category : History
ISBN : 0486131270

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From iron-clads, submarine torpedoes, and military balloons to pontoon bridges, grenades, and siege artillery, this excellent work describes what material was available to the armies and navies of both sides. Over 500 black-and-white illustrations.

Author : John Walter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 37,78 MB
Release : 2020-09-17
Category : History
ISBN : 1472842243

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During the American Civil War, the mounted soldiers fighting on both sides of the conflict carried a wide array of weapons, from sabers and lances to carbines, revolvers, and other firearms. Though some sections of the cavalry placed their trust in the sabre, the advent of viable breechloading carbines -- especially repeaters such as the Spencer -- was to transform warfare within little more than a decade of General Lee's final surrender at Appomattox. However, output struggled to keep up with unprecedented demands on manufacturing technology and distribution in areas where communication was difficult and in states whose primary aim was to equip their own men rather than contribute to the arming of Federal or Confederate regiments. In addition, the almost unparalleled losses of men and equipment ensured that almost any firearm, effectual or not, was pressed into service. Consequently, the sheer variety of weaponry carried reflected the mounted soldiers' various roles in different theatres of operation, but also the availability -- or otherwise -- of weapons, notably on the Confederate side. Fully illustrated, this study assesses the effectiveness of the many different weapons arming the Civil War cavalryman and analyses the strengths and weaknesses of the decisions made after 1865 concerning the armament of the US cavalry.

Author : Jack Coggins
Publisher : Random House Value Pub
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 29,11 MB
Release : 1962
Category : History
ISBN : 9780517402351

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Profusely illustrated description of the equipment, clothing, organization and weapons used by the Confederate and Union army and naval forces during the Civil War

Author : Time-Life Books
Publisher : Time Life Medical
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 46,36 MB
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 9780737031591

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Powerful images and vivid narrative are combined in a unique catalog of Civil War artifacts, tactical maps and other battle accouterments.

Author : Time-Life Books
Publisher : Time Life Medical
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 39,6 MB
Release : 1999-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780737031584

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Powerful images and vivid narrative are combined in a unique catalog of Civil War artifacts, tactical maps and other battle accouterments.

Author : Carroll B. Colby
Publisher : Cliffs Notes
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 46,60 MB
Release : 1962
Category : Law
ISBN :

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Text and photographs combine to give a detailed description of Civil War weapons.

Author : Schuyler, Hartley & Graham
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 20,35 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :

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Rare, profusely illustrated 1864 catalog includes Union Army uniform and dress regulations, arms and ammunition, coats, insignia, flags, swords, rifles, etc. 226 illus.

Author : David Blackmore
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer Incorporated
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 25,27 MB
Release : 2003-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780948092121

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This book uses the magnificent collections of arms and armour from the Royal Armouries, augmented by the unique Civil War Armoury at Littlecote House, and others, to show the weapons and armours used by the Englishmen who fought for King or Parliament during the Civil War. The arms and armour of each different type of soldier is described in detail, and their use and effectiveness in battle is fully discussed, with many fascinating quotations from contemporary manuals and memoirs.