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Confederate Artilleryman 1861–65 1st Edition

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Confederate Artilleryman 1861–65 1st Edition

Author(s)

Philip Katcher

Edition

1st Edition

ISBN

9781472807137, 9781841763002

Publisher

Osprey Publishing

Format

PDF and EPUB

Description

An illustrated exploration of what it was like to be a Confederate Artilleryman in the American Civil War. In the heady days of the rush to arms in 1861, comparatively few Southern men volunteered for service in the artillery: most preferred the easily accessible glory of the infantry or cavalry. Yet those that did quickly earned the respect of their fellow soldiers, and a reputation for being able to “pull through deeper mud, ford deeper springs, shoot faster, swear louder … than any other class of men in the service”. Given that field artillery was invariably deployed in front of the troops that it was supporting, the artillerymen were exposed to a high level of enemy fire, and losses were significant. This title guides the reader through the life and experiences of the Confederate cannoneer – where he came from; how he trained and lived; how he dressed, ate and was equipped; and how he fought.

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Confederate Artilleryman 1861–65 1st Edition

SKU: 9781472807144

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Full Title

Confederate Artilleryman 1861–65 1st Edition

Author(s)

Philip Katcher

Edition

1st Edition

ISBN

9781472807144, 9781841763002

Publisher

Osprey Publishing

Format

PDF and EPUB

Description

An illustrated exploration of what it was like to be a Confederate Artilleryman in the American Civil War. In the heady days of the rush to arms in 1861, comparatively few Southern men volunteered for service in the artillery: most preferred the easily accessible glory of the infantry or cavalry. Yet those that did quickly earned the respect of their fellow soldiers, and a reputation for being able to “pull through deeper mud, ford deeper springs, shoot faster, swear louder … than any other class of men in the service”. Given that field artillery was invariably deployed in front of the troops that it was supporting, the artillerymen were exposed to a high level of enemy fire, and losses were significant. This title guides the reader through the life and experiences of the Confederate cannoneer – where he came from; how he trained and lived; how he dressed, ate and was equipped; and how he fought.