Civil War Projectiles II
Author: W. Reid McKee
Publisher:
Published: 1975
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13:
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Civil War Heavy Explosive Ordnance
Author: Jack Bell
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 550
ISBN-13: 1574411632
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe most up-to-date and definitive reference guide on Union and Confederate large caliber projectiles, torpedoes, and mines, profusely illustrated with more than 1,000 photographs of 360 specimens.
Artillery and Ammunition of the Civil War
Author: Warren Ripley
Publisher:
Published: 1984
Total Pages: 384
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Civil War Diary of Josiah Gorgas
Author: Josiah Gorgas
Publisher:
Published: 2011-10-01
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9781258119867
DOWNLOAD EBOOKField Artillery Weapons of the Civil War
Author: James C. Hazlett
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 9780252072109
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.
Cannons
Author: Dean S. Thomas
Publisher: Thomas Publications (PA)
Published: 1985
Total Pages: 76
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Battlefields of the Civil War
Author: William C. Davis
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9780806128825
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Battlefields of the Civil War tells the stories of thirteen of the most important battles, including First Manassas, Shiloh, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and the Wilderness. William C. Davis not only describes the events and outcomes of those great engagements, but also delves into the characters of the army commanders, revealing in many cases just how much their personalities influenced the actions of their subordinates - and ultimately the outcome of the battles themselves. Rounding out the narrative are 35 full-page color photograph spreads of Civil War artifacts (including flags, uniforms, artillery projectiles, and arms), 28 color paintings of soldiers in various regiment uniforms, and 166 historical photographs.
What They Didn't Teach You About the Civil War
Author: Mike Wright
Publisher: Presidio Press
Published: 2009-02-04
Total Pages: 353
ISBN-13: 0307549151
DOWNLOAD EBOOKInstant coffee was invented during the Civil War for use by Union troops, who hated it; holding races between lice was a popular pastime for both Johnny Reb and Billy Yank; 13% of the Confederate Army deserted during the conflict. These are three of the hundreds of bits of knowledge that Mike Wright makes available in his informative and entertaining What They Didn't Teach You About the Civil War, which focuses on the lives and ways of ordinary soldiers and of those they left behind.
Artillery Through the Ages
Author: Albert C. Manucy
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published: 1994-04
Total Pages: 97
ISBN-13: 0788107453
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA description of types of artillery used in warfare throughout history, including the ancient engines of war; gunpowder introduced to Europe; the bombards; 16th century cannon; the 17th century and Gustavus Adolphus; the 18th century; U.S. guns of the early 1800s; rifling; the Civil War; and the change to modern artillery. Also includes the characteristics of cannon; projectiles; tools; the practice of gunnery; glossary; and selected bibliography. Many of the types of cannon described in this book may be seen in areas of the National Park system; some parks with especially fine collections are listed. Illustrated with detailed drawings.
American Rifle
Author: Alexander Rose
Publisher: Delta
Published: 2009-09-29
Total Pages: 530
ISBN-13: 0553384384
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGeorge Washington insisted that his portrait be painted with one. Daniel Boone created a legend with one. Abraham Lincoln shot them on the White House lawn. And Teddy Roosevelt had his specially customized. In this first-of-its-kind book, historian Alexander Rose delivers a colorful, engrossing biography of an American icon: the rifle. Drawing on the words of foot soldiers, inventors, and presidents, based on extensive new research, and spanning from the Revolution to the present day, American Rifle is a balanced, wonderfully entertaining history of the rifle and its place in American culture.
