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American Civil War Artillery 1861–65 (2)

Author : Philip Katcher

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 117 pages

File Size : 31,75 MB

Release : 2012-07-20

Category : History

ISBN : 178200095X

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Because of the length of the coastline of the United States, from the beginning American ordnance and engineers placed an emphasis on heavy artillery mounted in coastal defences. The Union army organised its 'Heavy Artillery' into separate regiments, uniformed and equipped differently. While the Field Artillery was assigned across the fighting fronts Heavy Artillery units served the big guns in the forts and the defences of Washington. The Confederates did not differentiate types of artillery and those that became known as Heavy Artillery did so through informal association rather than formal designation. This book details the development and usage of the big guns. New Vanguard 38 and 40 are also available in a single volume special edition as 'American Civil War Artillery 1861-65'.



Cannons

Author : Dean S. Thomas

Publisher : Thomas Publications (PA)

Page : 76 pages

File Size : 34,90 MB

Release : 1985

Category : History

ISBN :

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Field Artillery Weapons of the Civil War

Author : James C. Hazlett

Publisher : University of Illinois Press

Page : 324 pages

File Size : 19,7 MB

Release : 2004

Category : History

ISBN : 9780252072109

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This is a detailed survey, replete with photographs and diagrams, of the field artillery used by both sides in the Civil War. In paperback for the first time, the book provides technical descriptions of the artillery (bore, weight, range, etc.), ordnance purchases, and inspection reports. Appendixes provide information on surviving artillery pieces and their current locations in museums and national parks.



Sharpshooters of the American Civil War 1861–65

Author : Philip Katcher

Publisher : Osprey Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 31,55 MB

Release : 2002-10-18

Category : History

ISBN : 9781841764634

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When the American Civil War (1861-1865) broke out, both Confederate and Union experts decided that specialized sharpshooter units should be formed. These highly trained marksmen served in a front-line role and, due to the technological developments of the 1850s, were equipped with weapons that could guarantee greater accuracy over increased range than traditional muskets. This title examines the recruitment, training, tactics and deployment of sharpshooters from both sides of the conflict. It also takes a close look at the specialized personal weaponry of the sharpshooter, the rifle and its accoutrements, as well as the sharpshooters' unique insignia and identification patches.





American Civil War Railroad Tactics

Author : Robert R. Hodges Jr.

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 142 pages

File Size : 37,20 MB

Release : 2012-08-20

Category : History

ISBN : 178200212X

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The American Civil War was the world's first full-blown 'railroad war'. The well-developed network in the North was of great importance in serving the Union armies' logistic needs over long distances, and the sparser resources of the South were proportionately even more important. Both sides invested great efforts in raiding and wrecking enemy railroads and defending and repairing their own, and battles often revolved around strategic rail junctions. Robert Hodges reveals the thrilling chases and pitched battles that made the railroad so dangerous and resulted in a surprisingly high casualty rate. He describes the equipment and tactics used by both sides and the vital supporting elements – maintenance works, telegraph lines, fuel and water supplies, as well as garrisoned blockhouses to protect key points. Full-colour illustrations bring the fast-paced action to life in this fascinating read; a must-have volume for rail and Civil War enthusiasts.



Mississippi River Gunboats of the American Civil War 1861–65

Author : Angus Konstam

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 129 pages

File Size : 33,16 MB

Release : 2013-01-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1472800613

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At the start of the American Civil War, neither side had warships on the Mississippi River and in the first few months both sides scrambled to gather a flotilla, converting existing riverboats for naval use. These ships were transformed into powerful naval weapons despite a lack of resources, trained manpower and suitable vessels. The creation of a river fleet was a miracle of ingenuity, improvisation and logistics, particularly for the South. This title describes their design, development and operation throughout the American Civil War.



American Civil War Artillery 1861–65 (2)

Author : Philip Katcher

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 50 pages

File Size : 21,69 MB

Release : 2012-07-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1782000941

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Book Description

Because of the length of the coastline of the United States, from the beginning American ordnance and engineers placed an emphasis on heavy artillery mounted in coastal defences. The Union army organised its 'Heavy Artillery' into separate regiments, uniformed and equipped differently. While the Field Artillery was assigned across the fighting fronts Heavy Artillery units served the big guns in the forts and the defences of Washington. The Confederates did not differentiate types of artillery and those that became known as Heavy Artillery did so through informal association rather than formal designation. This book details the development and usage of the big guns. New Vanguard 38 and 40 are also available in a single volume special edition as 'American Civil War Artillery 1861-65'.



The Artillery Service in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-65

Author : John C. Tidball

Publisher : Westholme Pub Llc

Page : 416 pages

File Size : 16,62 MB

Release : 2011-10

Category : History

ISBN : 9781594161490

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A comprehensive overview and analysis of the U.S. Army's field artillery service in the Civil War's principal battles, written by a distinguished artilleryman of the era. The overview, which appeared in the Journal of the Military Service Institution from 1891 to 1893, examines the Army of the Potomac, including the battles of Fair Oaks, Gaines's Mill, Mechanicsville, Malvern Hill, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg; the Army of the Tennessee, including the battles of Stones River and Chickamauga, and the Army of the Ohio's battle of Shiloh--Jacket p. [2].



American Civil War Fortifications (1)

Author : Angus Konstam

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 159 pages

File Size : 20,45 MB

Release : 2013-01-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1472800680

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The 50 years before the American Civil War saw a boom in the construction of coastal forts in the United States of America. These stone and brick forts stretched from New England to the Florida Keys, and as far as the Mississippi River. At the start of the war some were located in the secessionist states, and many fell into Confederate hands. Although a handful of key sites stayed in Union hands throughout the war, the remainder had to be won back through bombardment or assault. This book examines the design, construction and operational history of those fortifications, such as Fort Sumter, Fort Morgan and Fort Pulaski, which played a crucial part in the course of the Civil War.