Confederate Troops of the American Civil War by Philip Katcher 1986 Trade Paperback-image
Confederate Troops of the American Civil War by Philip Katcher 1986 Trade Paperback-image

Confederate Troops of the American Civil War by Philip Katcher 1986 Trade Paperback

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Item Width: 7.3 in Topic: Military / Weapons, Military / United States, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877) ISBN-13: 9780850456790 Illustrator: Yes, Volstad, Ronald Synopsis: When the Southern states seceded to form their own government in 1861, one of their first moves was to organise an army. The South's fighting men served from the time of their enlistment until the end of the war, receiving poor rations, and even worse clothing and this despite the fact that one of the first steps taken by the new army was to design a uniform and establish standards for accoutrements and weapons. In this first of five volumes examining American Civil War armies, Philip Katcher profiles the uniforms issued by the national Confederate government to its artillery, cavalry and infantry troops., When the Southern states seceded to form their own government in 1861, one of their first moves was to organise an army. The South's fighting men served from the time of their enlistment until the end of the war, receiving poor rations, and even worse clothing - and this despite the fact that one of the first steps taken by the new army was to design a uniform and establish standards for accoutrements and weapons. In this first of five volumes examining American Civil War armies, Philip Katcher profiles the uniforms issued by the national Confederate government to its artillery, cavalry and infantry troops. Number of Pages: 48 Pages Item Height: 0.1 in Item Length: 9.7 in Item Weight: 5.3 Oz Table Of Content: Introduction · Headgear · Coats · Other Uniform Items · Zouave and Chasseur Uniforms · Accoutrements · Weapons · The Plates Dewey Edition: 19 LC Classification Number: UC86 Genre: History Language: English Series Volume Number: 170 ISBN-10: 0850456797 Publication Year: 1986 Dewey Decimal: 355.8/0973 gtin13: 9780850456790 brand: Bloomsbury Publishing USA Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA Format: Trade Paperback Book Series: Men-At-Arms Ser. Book Title: American Civil War Armies (1) : Confederate Troops Author: Philip Katcher Intended Audience: Trade

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  1. This book is a fantastic dive into Confederate troops with clear illustrations and well-researched details. Philip Katcher delivers an engaging yet concise look at uniforms, gear, and organization, perfect for history buffs or modelers. The easy-to-follow format makes it a great reference, though I wish it covered more obscure units. Still, solid value for Civil War enthusiasts!

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