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Sharpshooters of the American Civil War 1861-65 (Warrior)
written by Philip Katcher
Studio : Osprey Publishing
by Osprey Publishing
Release Date : 2002-10-18
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Released : 2002-10-18
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9781841764634
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 2 reviews)
List Price : $17.95
Our Price : $7.57
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When the American Civil War broke out in 1861 both Confederate and Union experts decided that specialized sharpshooter units should be formed. These highly trained marksmen served in a front-line role and, due to the technological developments of the 1850s, were equipped with weapons that could guarantee greater accuracy over increased range than traditional muskets. This title examines the recruitment, training, tactics and deployment of sharpshooters from both sides of the conflict. It also takes a close look at the specialized personal weaponry of the sharpshooter, the rifle and its accoutrements, as well as the sharpshooters' unique insignia and identification patches. |
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One of my favorite Osprey titles... |
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This book covers training,combat,uniforms,weapons and tactics of Union and Confederate sharpshooters. The plates are great especially Berdan's Sharpshooters at Gettysburg. Any Civil War fan will enjoy this book! |
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An excellent introduction to the Civil War's elite soldiers |
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This is a great summary of the role of sharpshooters in the American Civil War. It has a list of the different sharpshooter units of both Union & Confederate armies, b & w photos of artifacts including a James Morgan target rifle, a Colt revolving rifle, a Sharps rifle, 1858 Enfield rifled muskets, & thankfully, an 1863 Whitworth, the preferred choice of the Confederate sharpshooters. I've been a Civil War buff since the age of seven & two of my ancestors were Confederate sharpshooters: Pvt. David B. Forehand, Co. C, 1st Bn. Georgia Sharpshooters, & Pvt. Jeptha Forehand, Co. B, 17th Bn. Alabama Sharpshooters. Both served honorably throughout the war in the Army of Tennessee. This book has eight pages of color illustrations, including one of a soldier of Georgia's 1st Bn. Sharpshooters. While only 64 pages long, this book is highly recommended to all Civil War buffs. For a more in-depth look at Union sharpshooters, I recommend Wiley Sword's "Sharpshooter: Hiram Berdan, His Famous Sharpshooters, & Their Sharps Rifles". Books on Confederate sharpshooters are few & far between, but I recommend "Diary of a Confederate Sharpshooter: the Life of James Conrad Peters" as well as "Georgia Sharpshooter: the Civil War Diary & Letters of William R. Montgomery". |
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