Confederate Infantryman 1861-65 (Warrior)
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Book Description
The American Civil War was predominantly an infantryman's war. Artillery had improved substantially since 1815 and guns could inflict murderous losses if they had a clear field of fire. But most Civil War battlefields were characterised by sprawling forests and broken ground. Cavalry were important for reconnaissance, raiding and rearguard actions but there was little scope for sabre charges in the grand old manner when infantrymen armed with muzzle-loading rifles could face such tactics with confidence. Ultimately, the Confederacy's survival as a nation would largely depend on the fighting ability of its 642 infantry regiments.
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Insights into the real lives of history's fighting men, packed with full colour illustrations, highly detailed cutaways, exploded artwork of weaponry and armour, and action-packed battle scenes.
Confederate Infantryman 1861-65 (Warrior),Ian Drury,Gerry Embleton,Osprey Publishing,1855324016,History - Military / War,History: American,Military - General,Military History - U.S. Civil War,United States - Civil War,History,History / Military / United States,Land forces & warfare,USA,c 1800 to c 1900
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