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War of the Aeronauts
A History of Ballooning in the Civil War. Charles M. Evans. This
book traces the history of the intrepid airborne force that, from 1861 to
1863, contributed invaluable surveillance and reconnaissance information
to the Union's war effort during the Virginia campaign. The corps also
accomplished the initial air-to-ground communication by telegraph, the
first use of the "aircraft carrier" for launch of the balloon, and the
first artillery barrage directed by an aerial observer. 368 pgs., 35 B&W
photos and illustrations, 6"x 9", hdbd.
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Sharpshooters of the American Civil War
1861-65. Philip Katcher. Highly trained marksmen served in the Civil War
with weapons that were more powerful and more accurate than traditional
muskets. This title examines the recruitment, training, tactics and
deployment of sharpshooters from both sides of the conflict. It also takes
a close look at the specialized weaponry of sharpshooters as well as their
unique insignia and identification patches. 64 pgs., 75 B&W and color
photos and illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", sfbd.
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Confederate Artilleryman
With field artillery 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 you 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. 64 pgs., 70 B&W and color photos and illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", sfbd.
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A Handbook of Civil War Bullets and Cartridges
James E. Thomas & Dean S. Thomas. Based on twenty years of research, this
is a source of accurate information on bullets, cartridges, and their
manufacturers that is both informative for the student of Civil War small
arms ammunition and a useful guide and checklist for building a
collection. Includes dimensions and weights along with information on
important variations. 94 pgs., hundreds of illustrations, data tables and
more. 5½"x 8½", sfbd.
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