Civil War Artillery - A Pictorial Introduction

Civil War Artillery - A Pictorial Introduction
Title Civil War Artillery - A Pictorial Introduction PDF eBook
Author Robert Jones
Publisher Lulu.com
Pages 182
Release 2012-08-15
Genre History
ISBN 1300066644

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"In 1861, it was a blast of artillery aimed at Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor which started four years of the most horrendous period in American history. At 4:30 a.m. on the morning of April 12th, forty three Confederate cannons opened up on the fortress. Miraculously, no one on either side had been killed or seriously wounded - a battle conclusion with these results would rarely happen again. The Confederacy had to struggle to place artillery and ammunition in the field. The Union had on hand 4,167 pieces of artillery, of which only 163 were field guns. When the rebels took over Federal arsenals in the south, they acquired a considerable amount of heavy guns, but only 35 much needed field pieces. Most of the country's powder mills were located in the North, and little ammunition had been made in the South for some fifty years. Starting almost from scratch, the South built some remarkably efficient mills and arsenals to meet the demands. Those four short years reshaped the military in many ways - the tactics of the artillery and how it was utilized is still being studied today. The artillery seldom received the grandeur of the cavalry and infantry, but it was those lethal iron projectiles which softened up the enemy to allow the charges and attacks. Take a trip through time beginning with the infancy of artillery during the American Revolution until the final shots were fired at Appomattox. Most of the major battles are visited, along with some lesser engagements, and the role that the artillery played regarding their outcome. With over 500 photographs, (many previously unpublished), the reader will get a real feel what it was like to serve with the artillery during the Civil War."--Back cover.

Cannons

Cannons
Title Cannons PDF eBook
Author Dean S. Thomas
Publisher Thomas Publications (PA)
Pages 76
Release 1985
Genre History
ISBN

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Field Artillery Weapons of the Civil War

Field Artillery Weapons of the Civil War
Title Field Artillery Weapons of the Civil War PDF eBook
Author James C. Hazlett
Publisher University of Illinois Press
Pages 324
Release 2004
Genre 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.

Artillery and Ammunition of the Civil War

Artillery and Ammunition of the Civil War
Title Artillery and Ammunition of the Civil War PDF eBook
Author Warren Ripley
Publisher
Pages 384
Release 1984
Genre United States
ISBN

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An Introduction to Civil War Small Arms

An Introduction to Civil War Small Arms
Title An Introduction to Civil War Small Arms PDF eBook
Author Earl J. Coates
Publisher Thomas Publications (PA)
Pages 100
Release 1990
Genre History
ISBN

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The Civil War Soldier - His Personal Items

The Civil War Soldier - His Personal Items
Title The Civil War Soldier - His Personal Items PDF eBook
Author Robert Jones
Publisher Lulu.com
Pages 153
Release 2014-05-10
Genre Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN 1304817369

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"The personal objects left behind by the Civil War soldier are small windows which allow us to get a brief glimpse into the most momentous part of his life ... In today's 'world of disposable goods', who would take the time to meticulously inscribe their name or initials in such an inanimate object as a razor or soap dish. We may think it was done to prove ownership, maybe it could identify him if killed or wounded, or maybe it was just out of boredom ... The soldier knew the war would be scrupulously studied by future generations. Not being General Grant or Lee, he would have to settle for a less significant role to say 'I was there -- I was a part of this'. Many of these veterans carefully packed away their menial possessions as a personal time capsule, hoping that someone in the future would find them and if only for a brief moment, remember their small part in American history"--Back cover

The Civil War Canteen - Third Edition

The Civil War Canteen - Third Edition
Title The Civil War Canteen - Third Edition PDF eBook
Author Robert Jones
Publisher Lulu.com
Pages 148
Release 2018-06-22
Genre History
ISBN 1387653458

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With the outbreak of hostilities in April of 1861, thousands of men would be called upon to leave the safety of their homes and go off to war. This was a new experience; for many of these Òcitizen soldiersÓ, not only would it be the first time they were away from home, for many it was the first time they left their hometown. These new recruits would not only have to fight their fellow Americans, in many cases they would be facing their own relatives on the battlefield. Some men would carry muskets, others would carry revolvers. Some would fire cannons, while others waved swords, but there was one thing they all had in common, both enlisted man and officer, they all carried canteens. This book will give the reader a rare opportunity to take a glimpse into the past to see many rare and original canteens, accompanied by period photographs (many colorized). This book is published in full-color so you can really appreciate these unique artifacts from the Civil War. A full index is ideal for research.