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American Civil War Marines 1861-65 (Elite)
written by Ron Field
Studio : Osprey Publishing
by Osprey Publishing
Release Date : 2004-10-22
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Released : 2004-10-22
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9781841767680
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 1 review)
List Price : $17.95
Our Price : $7.84
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The part played in the Civil War by the small Marine Corps of the United and Confederate States is overshadowed by the confrontations of the great armies. Nevertheless, the coastal and riverine campaigns were of real importance, given the strategic significance of the Federal blockade of southern ports, and of the struggle for the Mississippi River. Marines wearing blue and grey fought in many dramatic actions afloat and ashore – ship-to-ship engagements, cutting-out expeditions, and coastal landings. This book offers a comprehensive summary of all such battles, illustrated with rare early photographs, and meticulously researched color plates detailing the often obscure minutiae of Marine uniforms and equipment. |
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A good look at a little-known subject |
Marines, both Union and Confederate, played a very minor role in the Civil War...but they were there. This book is the first one I've seen that examined them in any detail.
I could wish it had more information, but stuff about the CS Marine Corps, in particular, is very scarce. That said, I can recommend it to anybody with an interest. |
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