One of the most highly rated of the riflemuskets was manufactured at the united states arsenal at springfield. All of the 10 strange weapons on this list were available to us andor confederate soldiers. The american civil war, fought between the union and confederate forces, took place from 1861 to 1865. Unlikely champion twentyfirst century books, 2011 were junior library guild selections. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Weapons and uniforms of both the north and south have been photographed in vivid color for this book. This is literally the best bang for your buck if you are interested in small arms from the civil war there is much information packed into this little book to satisfy, all tasteseach piece is described in depth and ammo and how to load and fire clearly explainedi wanted some info about guns used right after the war and during by the cowboys,frontiersman and mountain men and was not. Civil war weapons main weapons in the civil war civil. Civil war relics, collectibles, buckles, guns, swords. Reproduction civil war edged weapons for sale ebay. The american civil war 18611865 occurred during an age of industrial revolution, when some of historys wackiest inventions were made. United states history civil war, 18611865 the american war. Civil war books on civil war weapons, civil war pictures. The civil war is often to referred as the first modern war in history as it included the most advanced tec.
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. He also includes onthescene comments by union and confederate soldiers about the equipment and camp life in general. The illustrated directory of uniforms, weapons, and. Civil war shop welcome to, the online store of battleground antiques, inc. The book doesnt have the extent of weapon technical design development history that hoggs books on ww i and ww ii artillery have, which is why i gave it 4. His books sandy koufax twentyfirst century books, 2006 and tom brady. Less common variants include a union victory under different circumstances. Pdf civil war guns download full pdf book download. Any selected title from the 28 volume timelife books on the civil war select any one title out of the 28 volume hardbound the civil war series books made in the 80s by time life books. Buy sharpshooting rifles of the american civil war. Matt doeden is a freelance author and editor from minnesota. Each book features a rich faux tooled leather cover. This was highlighted by a changeover in shoulderfired weapons from smoothbore firearms that had to be loaded through the muzzle each time a shot was fired to rifledbarrel firearms, some of which loaded at the breech.
Find civil war books, with photos of gettysburg battlefield, civil war weapons, american civil war heroes, civil war pictures, civil war flags, american civil war weapons, civil war maps, american civil war flags, and all the civil war books now offered in this online catalog of civil war books for sale. During the war, a variety of weapons were used on both sides. News and events civil war weapons the charleston museum. Army book vietnam war field artillery suppression direct fire weapons draft ed. Its no surprise creative geniuses of the day tried to come up with outsidethebox methods of killing the enemy. The civil war witnessed a technological revolution in weaponry. Instead of just destroying the enemy, the soldiers who practiced total war destroyed houses, crops, and sometimes even full cities. Small arms of the civil war american battlefield trust. The american civil war is a popular point of divergence in englishlanguage alternate history fiction. American civil war alternate histories are alternate history fiction that focuses on the civil war ending differently or not occurring.
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. This arsenal consisted of just about everything from dueling pistols, revolutionary war artillery, cavalry swords, even an executioners axe. This form of fighting was a new way of war that appeared during the civil war. Civil war weapons the civil war, the civil war history. We are pleased to offer some of the finest authentic memorabilia in the world from our headquarters in new bern, nc. List of weapons in the american civil war wikipedia. Hes written numerous childrens books on sports, music, current events, the military, extreme survival, and much more. 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. The production ability of northern industry, coupled with massive importations of arms by both sides, led to a surplus of civil war era small arms that existed well into the second decade of the twentieth century.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The confederate states army was the army of the confederate states of america while the confederacy existed during the american civil war. The books are filled with lots of pictures and historical facts about the civil war. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The most common variants detail the victory and survival of the confederate states. A listing of american military dealers and collecting accessories. It demoralized and undermined the civilians base of war efforts. Display an image depicting some aspect of civil war weapons or medicine for. Civil war book the boys of 61, or four years of fightingcharles coffin, 1881. Weapons of the civil war by matt doeden, hardcover. Jack coggins accurately describes how the war was fought and with what. This wideranging display of artifacts from the civil war will be an essential reference for collectors of military paraphernalia, wargamers, and anyone interested in military history.
Colt, sharps, spencer, and whitworth weapon book online at best prices in india on. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. The confederate states of america was a government set up from 1861 to 1865 by thirteen southern states that had declared their secession from the united states. Including civil war generals such as grant, lee, sherman, etc. 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 fullcolor reference book. The civil war was fought all over the united states, although mainly in the south. Civil war soldiers were known to make juryrigged explosives using assortments of. Even now, weapons from the era are occasionally discovered. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. The confederacy would copy the springfield 1861, later manufactured in.
One of the most highly rated of the rifle muskets was manufactured at the united states arsenal at springfield. Get the best deals on reproduction civil war edged weapons when you shop the largest online selection at. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Antique military dealers american civil war buttons. By december of 1864, arms were no longer in short supply. Written by one of the deans of texas history, civil war texas provides an. Historical books and books with general firearm information about the civil war. Profusely illustrated with more than 500 drawings executed by the author, the book is a must for every civil war. He has written and edited many books on military technology and history, including.
Civil war weapons showcases studio photographs of the weapons used to fight the war between the states, along with illustrations and beautiful color paintings. Total war was an important union tactic used in the civil war. Read biographies on famous women nurses and write a book report or deliver. Its origin, cause and probable results, considered specially with regard to slavery dunedin, nz.
1438 1115 883 1298 915 409 823 825 1346 537 925 1148 1571 746 1618 365 354 402 1357 507 1462 359 1004 508 113 792 1112 317 10 1047 429 1078 616 38 1378 1119 232 323 643 1185 619 701 1071 833 1481 952 133