This book provides analysis and first-hand accounts of three major Civil War battles: 1st Bull Run/1st Manassas, Gettysburg and Chaffin's Farm from two perspectives. The enthusiastic but largely inexperienced soldiers on both sides in the Civil War had to adapt quickly to the appalling realities of
Confederate Infantryman 1861โ65
โ Scribed by IAN/ EMBLETON, GERRY DRURY
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing
- Year
- 1993.11.25
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 63
- Series
- Warrior 6
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
The American Civil War (1861-1865) was predominantly an infantryman's war. Artillery had improved substantially since 1815 and guns could inflict murderous losses if they had a clear field of fire. But most Civil War battlefields were characterised by sprawling forests and broken ground. Cavalry were important for reconnaissance, raiding and rearguard actions but there was little scope for sabre charges in the grand old manner when infantrymen armed with muzzle-loading rifles could face such tactics with confidence. Ultimately, the Confederacy's survival as a nation would largely depend on the fighting ability of its 642 infantry regiments.
โฆ Subjects
American Civil War;Military;Military History;American History;American Civil War;Nonfiction;History;Military History;Civil War
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