Battle Weapons of the American Revolution

Battle Weapons of the American Revolution
Title Battle Weapons of the American Revolution PDF eBook
Author George C. Neumann
Publisher
Pages 393
Release 1998
Genre
ISBN 9781880655122

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The most extensive photographic collection of Revolutionary War weapons ever in one volume. More than 1600 photos of over 500 muskets, rifles, pistols, swords, bayonets, knives and other arms used by both sides in America's War for Independence.

Weapons, Gear, and Uniforms of the American Revolution

Weapons, Gear, and Uniforms of the American Revolution
Title Weapons, Gear, and Uniforms of the American Revolution PDF eBook
Author Michael Burgan
Publisher Capstone
Pages 33
Release 2012
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 1429676477

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"Describes the uniforms, gear, and weapons used by U.S. and British forces during the American Revolution"--Provided by publisher.

The History of Weapons of the American Revolution

The History of Weapons of the American Revolution
Title The History of Weapons of the American Revolution PDF eBook
Author George C. Neumann
Publisher New York : Harper & Row
Pages 386
Release 1967
Genre Armor
ISBN

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Secret Weapons

Secret Weapons
Title Secret Weapons PDF eBook
Author Jessica Gunderson
Publisher Capstone
Pages 31
Release 2009
Genre Concord, Battle of, Concord, Mass., 1775
ISBN 1434207528

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The British are coming! Fourteen-year-old Daniel wants to join the militia and fight against the redcoats. His father wants him to stay in Concord, Massachusetts, and help run the blacksmith shop. Daniel thinks the job is pointless, until he finds a secret stash of weapons in the shop's back room. Now, he must protect the weapons from the British, or the American Revolution could be over before it begins.

Swords & Blades of the American Revolution

Swords & Blades of the American Revolution
Title Swords & Blades of the American Revolution PDF eBook
Author George C. Neumann
Publisher
Pages 288
Release 1976*
Genre Armor
ISBN 9780883940419

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A Revolution in Arms

A Revolution in Arms
Title A Revolution in Arms PDF eBook
Author Joseph G. Bilby
Publisher
Pages 0
Release 2015-03-14
Genre Firearms
ISBN 9781594162060

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"Mr. Bilby takes us through Gettysburg, among other places, showing how the Spencer and Henry rifle played a decisive role." --The Wall Street Journal "A valuable study. . . . his research is balanced and thorough, his writing is lively and clear. . . . his approach gives the book broad appeal." --Journal of Military History "This is an outstanding book--accurate, judicious, highly readable." --North & South "A Revolution in Arms is written in such a good, readable way of a very important time in the history of firearms."--Rifle Magazine "Well written and researched. . . . certainly should be an addition to your library."--Civil War Times Historians often call the American Civil War the first modern war, pointing to the use of observation balloons, the telegraph, trains, mines, ironclad ships, and other innovations. Although recent scholarship has challenged some of these "firsts," the war did witness the introduction of the first repeating rifles. No other innovation of the turbulent 1860s would have a greater effect on the future of warfare. In A Revolution in Arms: A History of the First Repeating Rifles, historian Joseph G. Bilby unfolds the fascinating story of how two New England inventors, Benjamin Henry and Christopher Spencer, each combined generations of cartridge and rifle technology to develop reliable repeating rifles. In a stroke, the Henry rifle and Spencer rifle and carbine changed warfare forever, accelerating the abandonment of the formal battle line tactics of previous generations and when properly applied, repeating arms could alter the course of a battle. Although slow to enter service, the repeating rifle soon became a sought after weapon by both Union and Confederate troops. Oliver Winchester purchased the rights to the Henry and transformed it into "the gun that won the West." The Spencer, the most famous of all Civil War small arms, was the weapon of choice for Federal cavalrymen. The revolutionary technology represented by repeating arms used in the American Civil War, including self-contained metallic cartridges, large capacity magazines, and innovative cartridge feeding systems, was copied or adapted by arms manufacturers around the world, and these features remain with us today.

American Gun

American Gun
Title American Gun PDF eBook
Author Chris Kyle
Publisher Harper Collins
Pages 298
Release 2013-06-04
Genre History
ISBN 0062242733

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING FOLLOW-UP TO AMERICAN SNIPER Join Chris Kyle on a journedy to discover “how 10 firearms changed United States history” (New York Times Book Review) Drawing on his legendary firearms knowledge and combat experience, U.S. Navy SEAL and #1 bestselling author of American Sniper Chris Kyle dramatically chronicles the story of America—from the Revolution to the present—through the lens of ten iconic guns and the remarkable heroes who used them to shape history: the American long rifle, Spencer repeater, Colt .45 revolver, Winchester 1873 rifle, Springfield M1903 rifle, M1911 pistol, Thompson submachine gun, M1 Garand, .38 Special police revolver, and the M16 rifle platform Kyle himself used. American Gun is a sweeping epic of bravery, adventure, invention, and sacrifice. Featuring a foreword and afterword by Taya Kyle and illustrated with more than 100 photographs, this new paperback edition features a bonus chapter, “The Eleventh Gun,” on shotguns, derringers, and the Browning M2 machine gun.