Thus in the literature of the civil war there is a vast array of works on lesser known individuals and small groups. Civil war books, periodicals about the men, battles, and weapons. Dec 07, 2017 war in an age of wonders civil war arms and equipment. During the war, a variety of weapons were used on both sides. Civil war swords are a recognizable symbol of the civil war. In the south roughly 1 in 4 white males of military age died. As they changed, the whole method of fighting would have to change with it.
Firing the napoleon details how a trained artillery crew services the napoleon, one of the principal cannons used by both sides during the civil war. Civil war weapons main weapons in the civil war civil. I use this book as a quick reference frequently for appendix c small arms usage by. The american civil war, fought between the union and confederate forces, took place from 1861 to 1865. Civil war weapons showcases studio photographs of the weapons used to fight the war between the states, along with illustrations and beautiful color paintings. It needed only an instrument, and he had been chosen. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Some of these books go into great detail about the american civil war, and some these selections include. The cooperation of public and private collections and institutions brings you neverbeforepublished images and stories that.
A favorite of both north and south, the model 1861 colt navy revolver was a. It will also be a great help to civil war reenactors, as there are numerous paintings of soldiers of both sides wearing their uniforms and equipment. United states history civil war, 18611865 the american war. Its origin, cause and probable results, considered specially with regard to slavery dunedin, nz. This edition of the guide features not only updated values but also 500 blackandwhite images, numerous fullcolor pages, scores upon scores of new listings, and even an allnew category.
Guns of the civil war traces the evolution of gun making in the war torn south as well as those manufactured by established makers in the civil war era. Apr 01, 2007 covers many different topics about the civil war, such as military organization, weapons, ethic groups, etc. In this section you will find information about then new weapons, such as iron clad ships, the gatling gun, observation balloons, repeating rifles, and the submarine. Covers many different topics about the civil war, such as military organization, weapons, ethic groups, etc.
The title of this book is guns of the civil war and it was written by dennis adler. He has written and edited many books on military technology and history, including. Sep 10, 2014 guns of the civil war traces the evolution of gun making in the war torn south as well as those manufactured by established makers in the civil war era. This gallery will provide an overview of some of the weapons that made the civil war americas bloodiest conflict. Warmans civil war weapons ebooks free book library. New listing history of kearnys first new jersey brigade camille baquet 2nd lt. For just as many years books about the war between the states have been widely published and avidly collected. This 444page compendium is subtitled the complete story of federal and confederate small arms. It was published by zenith press and has a total of 352 pages in the book. Mar 16, 20 the south still lies about the civil war. Describes weapons used during the american civil war, including those used by the cavalry, the infantry, and the navy, and examines the effectiveness of each weapon on the battlefield. The book details the pistols, revolvers, carbines, rifles, longarms, artillery, swords and edged weapons used in the conflict, and reveals fascinating stories and facts about each type of weapon and the men who used them in the civil war. The weapons of the confederate soldiers and union army, a commanding presence 140 years ago, are among todays most revered collectibles.
We provide online trading exchange between the individual customer and shiloh relics. Gatling, the gatling gun was the first machine gun used on any battlefield. This essential overview of the legendary guns and armsmakers of the civil war era includes. Douglas southall freeman perfect condition no reserve. Although many books have been written about the arms and equipment of the civil war since then. Graham smith is a writer and editor who has worked in senior positions in a number of specialist publishers.
Warmans civil war weapons offers civil war enthusiasts a listing of more than 100 weapons and military vehicles, featured in 400 stunning fullcolor photos. Buy civil war collectors price guide by nancy rossbacher online at alibris. List of weapons in the american civil war wikipedia. Guns of the civil war by dennis adler 9780760339718. If you are a civil war buff, this book is a must have. War in an age of wonders civil war arms and equipment. These weapons include edged weapons such as knives, swords, and bayonets, firearms such as, rifledmuskets, breech loaders and repeating weapons, various field guns such as artillery, and new weapons such as the early grenade.
Dbookmahn seller of fine, used and rare books on history and military history with a specialization in the napoleonic wars, american civil war, world war i, world war ii, and imperial russia and soviet history. Mackay, 1863, by thomas halliwell pdf in australia. There was nothing that could be compared to this book when it was first published in 1962. This is a detailed survey, replete with photographs and diagrams, of the field artillery used by both sides in the civil war. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The illustrated directory of uniforms, weapons, and. Although not technically automatic, requiring the operator to crank it, the gatling gun was the first taste of firepower machine guns were capable of. Click on the dealers link on the left menu and your browser will take you to their individual web site. Engaging text introduces readers to the new ironclad ships and submarines built for battle and the roles they played in military campaigns.
Individuals not big businesses use shiloh relics to buy and sell items. Guns of the civil war will be adlers thirtyseventh book. Tippett, a veteran of the war of 1812, was anything but a quitter. Oct 28, 2006 warmans civil war weapons by graham smith. Petersburg cannon firing shows soldiers in period costume demonstrating how a mounted artillery unit moved, set up, and the firing of a cannon.
Some of these books go into great detail about the american civil war, and some these selections include maps and posters from the civil war era. In the north roughly 1 in 9 men of military age died. This is great book for the basics at a great price. First edition with dust cover about civil war guns, authored by william b.
In paperback for the first time, the book provides technical descriptions of the artillery bore, weight, range, etc. Full of drawings, diagrams, as well as actual photographs of each gun, usually accompanied by an original photo of a soldier or person holding the weapons as well as photos of the original. This collectible paperback edition of the art of war presents sun tzus timeless instructions regarding military strategy and managing conflict in two forms. The civil war collectors price guide 12th edition 280 pages of every collecting category of the american civil war. Time life book set the civil war is a beautiful set of books depicting the history of the civil war. Civil war small arms, all about weapons used during the conflict. Edwards, noted authority on civil war firearms and weapons.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I picked this up today at a gun show where i was hunting for a little childs. The book details the pistols, revolvers, carbines, rifles, longarms, artillery, swords and edged weapons used in the conflict, and reveals fascinating stories and facts about each type. The civil war was fought all over the united states, although mainly in the south.
The guns of the south is an alternate history novel set during the american civil war by harry turtledove. Weapons there were many changes to the armament and science of war warfare that occurred during the american civil war. The first eighty years of our existence grounded our original states and those created thereafter in two diametrically opposite philosophical systems. However with the advent of much more sophisticated and powerful gunpowder weapons the sword was mostly relegated to more of a ceremony weapon for the officers. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Guns of the civil war by dennis adler nook book ebook. Mallory was running it, there were people that had started their own businesses where they would sell letters using the serial number information that was available for free online. More than three million americans fought in the civil war and over six hundred thousand men, or two war is a driver for technological change, and the evolution of weapons can be seen by studying the design of the civil war weapons cataloged in this attractive.
This is more deaths than all other us wars through the korean war. Aug 04, 2011 civil war weapons showcases studio photographs of the weapons used to fight the war between the states, along with illustrations and beautiful color paintings. The civil war is like a mountain range that guards all roads into the south. The south accepted the fact of their defeat and put all of their energy into recovery. The civil war is often to referred as the first modern war in history as it included the most advanced tec. The story deals with a group of timetravelling white supremacist members of the afrikaner weerstandsbeweging awb from an imagined 21stcentury south africa, who attempt to supply robert e. Covers all weapons including hand guns, muskets, rifles, carbines, etc. It was released in the united states on september 22, 1992.
This book is an easily understandable primer for someone starting research on civil war small arms while at the same time being deep enough to be useful for more indepth research. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Many north americans will be familiar with the famous life stories of the major figures like abraham lincoln, the generals ulysses s grant and robert e lee and confederate leader jefferson davis. Mar, 2020 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the end of the civil war. The american civil war continues to be one of the most significant events in us history. Timelife books presents echoes of glory an extraordinary, threevolume collection using the enduring relies of the north and south. Civil war confederate, lees lieutenants 3 vol illustrated maps book set. A favorite of both north and south, the model 1861 colt navy revolver was a sixshot. The use of newer, more efficient means of killing coupled with poor hygiene and. While swords were used in combat by officers leading their men. Civil war collectors price guide by nancy rossbacher alibris. Shiloh relics is one of the worlds largest civil war and world war marketplaces on the web.
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