Confederate Artilleryman 1861-65 (Warrior)
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Book Description
In the heady days of the rush to arms in 1861, comparatively few Southern men volunteered for service in the artillery: most preferred the easily accessible glory of the infantry or cavalry. Yet those that did quickly earned the respect of their fellow soldiers, and a reputation for being able to "pull through deeper mud, ford deeper springs, shoot faster, swear louder ... than any other class of men in the service". Given that field artillery was invariably deployed in front of the troops that it was supporting, the artillerymen were exposed to a high level of enemy fire, and losses were significant. This title guides the reader through the life and experiences of the Confederate cannoneer - where he came from; how he trained and lived; how he dressed, ate and was equipped; and how he fought.
From the Publisher
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 Artilleryman 1861-65 (Warrior),Philip Katcher,Bill Younghusband,Osprey Publishing,1841763004,Americas (North Central South West Indies),History,History - U.S.,History: World,Military - General,Military - Pictorial,Military - Weapons,United States - Civil War,History / Military / United States
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