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Civil War Arms and Equipment by Jack Coggins 2004 Paperback-image

Civil War Arms and Equipment by Jack Coggins 2004 Paperback

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LCCN: 2003-067423 Illustrator: Yes Author: Jack Coggins Book Series: Civil War Ser. Format: Trade Paperback Publication Year: 2004 Book Title: Arms and Equipment of the Civil War Item Weight: 15.5 Oz Synopsis: From iron-clads, submarine torpedoes, and military balloons to pontoon bridges, grenades, and siege artillery, this excellent work describes what material was available to the armies and navies of both sides. Over 500 black-and-white illustrations., The first conflict to use iron-clad gunboats, metallic cartridges, and submarines, the Civil War also introduced such inventions as the telegraph and military balloons, utilized by the Signal Corps. This comprehensive reference describes these and many other forms of arms and military equipment employed during the war, including pontoon bridges, percussion grenades, "freak guns," siege artillery, mines, and torpedoes. Profusely illustrated with the author's own drawings, the text provides a fresh perspective on how military resources decided the outcome of not only battle - but the war as well., The first military conflict to use iron-clad gunboats, metallic cartridges, and submarines, the Civil War also introduced such inventions as the telegraph and military balloon, utilized by the Signal Corps. This comprehensive reference brings a fresh perspective to wartime victories and defeats, with vivid descriptions of how the war was fought and what material was available to armies and navies of the Union and the Confederacy. Profusely illustrated with hundreds of the author's own drawings, Jack Coggins's remarkable encyclopedia of military hardware and technology also describes such equipment as pontoon bridges, corduroy roads, "excelsior" percussion grenades, "freak guns," siege artillery, mines, and submarine torpedoes. Offering a new view on how military resources decided the outcome not only of battles, but of the war as well, the text also includes on-the-scene comments by Union and Confederate soldiers about equipment and camp life in general. A must-have book for every Civil War enthusiast and for readers interested in the development of weaponry., Enhanced with marvelous illustrations, the text describes what materiel was available to the armies and navies of both sides -- from iron-clad gunboats, submarine torpedoes, and military balloons to pontoon bridges, percussion grenades, and siege artillery -- with on-the-scene comments by Union and Confederate soldiers about equipment and camp life. Over 500 black-and-white illustrations. Topic: United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877) ISBN-13: 9780486433950 brand: Dover Publications, Incorporated Genre: History Number of Pages: 160 Pages Intended Audience: Trade Publisher: Dover Publications, Incorporated Item Length: 11 in gtin13: 9780486433950 LC Classification Number: UC23 1861- ISBN-10: 0486433951 Dewey Decimal: 355.80973 Dewey Edition: 22 Language: English Item Height: 0.4 in Item Width: 8.4 in

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  1. This book is a fantastic deep dive into Civil War weaponry and gear! Packed with detailed illustrations and clear explanations, it brings history to life. Perfect for enthusiasts and casual readers alike—highly informative and visually engaging. A must-have for anyone interested in military history!

    puncmussixy1978

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