CIVIL WAR TRILOGY - Softcover

The Civil War Edition: 2004

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1840651059 ISBN 13: 9781840651058

Publisher: Salamander Books Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

The American Civil War remains the nation's central national epic, having changed the fledgling "Union" into the "United States". The scars of that devastating internecine conflict of a century and a quarter ago have long since disappeared, but there remains a seemingly insatiable desire to learn more of the circumstances and the detail of the war. This beautifully illustrated book provides that detail in respect of the tactical deployment of forces in the field and the fighting methods employed by the infantry, artillery and cavalry forces. Fighting Skills of the Civil War follows the soldier, gunner and cavalryman from his enlistment, through formal training, to his eventual deployment in the field. When war broke out some men had already served with volunteer units of varying professionalism, others were experienced hunters, while some were just ill-prepared youths. At first many officers and men were bewildered by their drill. Even the simplest exercises left green officers at a loss. They were also unfamiliar with their new weapons. By the end of the war many of these men had become highly experienced soldiers with an expert knowledge of field-craft, tactics and weaponry. Each chapter will chronicle these changes and the impact on the three million men who went to war from 1861-65. This work also includes features on the weapons of the war from the infantryman's simple rifle-and-bayonet through a plethora of officers' swords and sabres and pistols and revolvers, to the mighty artillery pieces.

About this title

About the Author:

William C. Davis has written more than thirty books on American history, particularly of the Civil War period, including two that have achieved Pulitzer Prize nominations. He has acted as consultant and advisor to many organisations including the Eastern National Parks & Monuments Association, the US Intelligence Historical Society, and the N.O.A.A. He is Professor of History and Director of Programs for the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech. He frequently gives entertaining lectures during riverboat tours.

Synopsis:

An examination of the American Civil War which looks at thirteen of the most important battles of the war between July 1861 and 1864, with details on the key figures of both sides and description of the experiences of common soldiers whilst in camp, during training, on the march and in battle, with anecdotes and personal accounts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Salamander Books Ltd
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1840651059
• ISBN 13: 9781840651058
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 768