Equipped for Battle

Equipped for Battle

Author: Michael Burgan

Publisher: Capstone Classroom

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 147657653X

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"Describes weapons, gear, and uniforms used by various military forces during America's biggest wars"--


The Civil War Soldier

The Civil War Soldier

Author: Angus Konstam

Publisher: Rizzoli Publications

Published: 2018-03-13

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 078933433X

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Specially commissioned photographs of more than 700 key artifacts and military equipment bring to life the experiences of Union and Confederate soldiers of all ranks, by exploring the uniforms, weapons, and objects carried by soldiers on both sides. There is an abiding fascination with the Civil War. What personal items did soldiers carry in their haversacks? How did the weaponry differ between ranks? What did the design of each unit’s flag symbolize? This is the ultimate quartermaster’s locker room—a full-scale armory of detailed information. This is an essential work for those who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of military life during one of the greatest conflicts in history—especially anyone interested in the widely popular Civil War reenactments. This book offers unique and detailed information about the personal items that a typical soldier carried along with weapons and other military necessities. Selected for their importance to the outcome, the artifacts include Union and Confederate guns, swords, artillery, uniforms, medals, equipment, and much more. Each item is described, photographed, and discussed in detail, making this a superb reference that brings the war to life.


The Civil War Catalog

The Civil War Catalog

Author: Antony Shaw

Publisher: Salamander Books

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9781840655155

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This catalogue features the uniforms, weapons and equipment of the American Civil War. Including features on the infantry, cavalry and artillery, uniforms and equipment relating to both officers and other ranks are featured. Military medicine, camp life and prisoners of war are also covered.


The Illustrated Directory of Uniforms, Weapons, and Equipment of the Civil War

The Illustrated Directory of Uniforms, Weapons, and Equipment of the Civil War

Author: David Miller

Publisher: Salamander Books

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13:

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This wide-ranging display of artifacts from the Civil War will be an essential reference for collectors of military paraphernalia, wargamers, and anyone interested in military history. Weapons and uniforms of both the North and South have been photographed in vivid color for this book. Experts at West Point Military Academy and other military history establishments approved the carefully researched and specially commissioned artwork of uniformed figures that appear in this directory. Find superb photos of rifles, muskets, and handguns, ammunition, swords, bayonets, artillery pieces and shells, as well as badges of rank, medals, belt buckles and uniforms.


Don Troiani's Regiments and Uniforms of the Civil War

Don Troiani's Regiments and Uniforms of the Civil War

Author: Don Troiani

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 700

ISBN-13: 9780811705202

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In the world of historical painting, Don Troiani stands alone, universally acclaimed for the accuracy, drama, and sensitivity of his depictions of America's past. His Civil War paintings and limited edition prints hang in the finest collections in the country and are noted by collectors from around the world. Now, in "Don Troiani's Regiments and Uniforms of the Civil War", the artist turns his brush to one of the most colourful and captivating aspects of Civil War history: the individual units that earned their reputations on the battlefield and the distinctive uniforms they wore. In addition to 130 paintings of battle scenes and individual figures, the book also includes more than 250 full-colour photographs of the uniforms the soldiers wore and the accoutrements they carried. Supporting the illustrations is text by two of the leading military artefact experts. Taken together, it makes for one of the most comprehensive books on Civil War uniforms ever undertaken.


Civil War Catalog the

Civil War Catalog the

Author: Anthony Shaw

Publisher:

Published: 2001-01-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9785559171449

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For the general reader and the Civil War enthusiast comes a fascinating and lavishly illustrated account that details the uniforms, weapons, and equipment employed in one of history's greatest conflicts.


The U.S. Army in the West, 1870-1880

The U.S. Army in the West, 1870-1880

Author: Douglas C. McChristian

Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press

Published: 2006-03-01

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 9780806137827

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Description of the development and evolution of Army uniforms, equipment, and small arms during a pivotal decade of experimentation and against the backdrop of a highly influential military operation - the Indian campaigns in the West.