Information about the civil war weapons books

A wide variety of weapons were used by the different armies and factions operating in the lebanese civil war. Coggins, jack 1990 arms and equipment of the civil war dover publications, mineola, new york. The american civil war 18611865 was a civil war in the united states of america. 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.

Many books about the civil war are shelved in the archives i library in library of congress classifications e456e655, u military science, f local history or others. Civil war weapons showcases studio photographs of the weapons used to fight the war between the states, along with illustrations and beautiful color paintings. At the same time, the civil war introduced submarines into naval warfare. The author is a professor at waynesburg university, director of eberly library, and an adjunct instructor in u. 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. He has been called the premier military historian of. Civil war soldiers were known to make juryrigged explosives using assortments of fuses and gunpowder, but the conflict also saw advances in the design and manufacture of hand grenades. For information about assessing rights, see the rights and restrictions information page. The range of firearms covered is amazing and has a good. This lavish and wellcrafted book is the definitive history of civil war firearms, from muskets to rifles and handguns to carbines. Examples of civil war rifles sharps rifle spencer rifle springfield model 1861 henry rifle of all of the civil war weapons the rifled musket was the most widely used weapon of the entire war and in fact more than 90% of the casualties during the war were caused by rifles, this figure also includes civil war pistols. Civil war replica weaponry gettysburg museum store.

Now paddy griffith argues that these innovations did not have a significant effect on the outcome or the conduct of the war, and that the conditions of combat were. Reference books on the civil war national archives. Over the course of the civil war, weapons ranged from obsolete flintlocks to stateof the art repeaters. The civil war was fought all over the united states, although mainly in the south.

The civil war was the first major war that involved ironclad ships. United states history civil war, 18611865 the american war. Six books on the civil war these six histories of the civil war that are mustreads if you want to better understand the conflict. Published by little, brown books for young readers 2016. Hesss books offer new insights on civil war battles and campaigns, and also focus on thematic topics such as the use of weapons, tactics, and transportation in the civil war. Apr 02, 2004 when reading various civil war books, i often came across weapons and other subjects that i wanted to know more about, such as the benefits and differences between, and applications of, smoothbore and rifled long guns and artillery, ammunition such as solid shot, shells, case shot, grapeshot, and canister, or how artillery pieces were handled. 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. Im well read in military history, particularly the civil war, and at first glance this book seems. Topics include regional conflicts and sectionalism, dissolution of the union, militar.

Its got the basics of smoothbore and rifle artillery projectiles. Many early volunteers were issued antiquated, imported, and nearly obsolete weapons as both sides strained to meet the demand for arms. Mackay, 1863, by thomas halliwell pdf in australia. Its common uses were for hunting and skinning, and for selfdefense. The seventeenthcentury english civil war witnessed the evolution of personal and portable firearms. Weapons of the civil war by matthew kent, north carolina state university, 20 war is a driving force behind innovation and invention, and every change or advancement in weapons technology impacts the tactics and the style of warfare utilized at the time.

This countrys bloodiest war, the civil war killed more americans than all other wars from the american revolution through the korean war. He has written and edited many books on military technology and history, including. During the war, a variety of weapons were used on both sides. At the beginning of the civil war, firearms of all types were in short supply. Below is a description of english civil war weapons.

The american civil war, fought between the union and confederate forces, took place from. The civil war collectors price guide 12th edition 280 pages of every collecting category of the american civil war. Douglas southall freeman perfect condition no reserve. The american civil war, fought between the union and confederate forces, took place from 1861 to 1865. Civil war weapons main weapons in the civil war civil war. This edition of the guide features not only updated values but also 500 blackandwhite images, numerous fullcolor pages, scores upon scores of new listings, and even an allnew category.

Thirteen southern states where slavery was legal wanted to leave the united states of america. These weapons include edged weapons such as knives and swords, firearms such as, rifledmuskets, breech loaders and repeating weapons. Eventually, however, a few quality types were obtained in large numbers and became standard issue to the soldiers of both armies. Aug 04, 2011 civil war weapons showcases studio photographs of the weapons used to fight the war between the states, along with illustrations and beautiful color paintings. The books span beyond just civil war history, and into other areas of historical interest.

Nevertheless, the books on this list are, indeed, my alltime favorites cherished works that. Nov 09, 2014 by the 1860s swords played a lesser role in war than they did in earlier periods. Many books about the civil war are shelved in the archives i library in library of congress classifications e456e655, u military science, f. Escape from black panther passport to reading level 2 busse, r. When reading various civil war books, i often came across weapons and. Civil war army swords a study of united states army swords from 1832 through 1865 by john h. The lebanese civil war was a multisided military conflict that pitted a variety of local irregular militias, both muslim and christian, against each other between 1975 and 1990. The uses for this knife are vast, making it the choice utility knife of the civil war. Its origin, cause and probable results, considered specially with regard to slavery dunedin, nz. The civil war a narrative by shelby foote, excellent condition, complete 9 volu. However, this is not a book for everyone since it is quite focused on the specifications.

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. Nothing else approaches its structured grouping and organization of the diverse and confused world of american civil war field guns. Hardee later to become a confederate lieutenant general updated it to include information on rifles, but he still assumed the use of linear formations in the book. List of weapons in the american civil war wikipedia. 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.

During the war, women took on new roles, including running farms and plantations and working as spies. Musket, bayonets and cannons werent the only deadly weapons to haunt the battlefields of the 1860s. Many weapons were used in the the civil war from knives to swords along. Civil war weapons main weapons in the civil war civil. The library of congress generally does not own rights to material in its collections and, therefore, cannot grant or deny permission to publish or otherwise distribute the material.

Arms and equipment of the civil war jack coggins on. David hacker, a demographic historian, questions the commonly held number of 620,000 total deaths, making a claim for a number up to 850,000a number that far exceeds the combined total of all fatalities in americas history. Civil war weapons the belief that the union navy would be critical in determining the outcome of the war was not misplaced. Grooved barrel weapons, minie balls and other new armaments produced such an alarming casualty rate that fortifications and trenches surpassed cavalry charges and handtohand combat as effective strategies of war. Information and articles about civil war weapons used during the american civil war a cannon used during the civil war many weapons were used in the the civil war from knives to swords along with a variety of firearms, including rifles, pistols, muskets, and repeating weapons. American civil war simple english wikipedia, the free. Filter by all abraham lincoln artillery balls bullet bullets caisson cannon cannon ball cannons canoon cavalry collectible confederate freemason gettysburg address gun gun plaque guns knife knives limber lincoln mortar parchment pencil sharpener pistol.

However, the simple pike still had its purposes, as edged weapons were wielded alongside mortars, cannons, and muskets. Aug, 2012 civil war books for kids can help spark an interest in history or fuel a fire thats already been lit. This page briefly describes resources for researching the military service of individual civil war soldiers in volunteer army units. Weapons there were many changes to the armament and science of war warfare that occurred during the american civil war. The civil war in the united states began in 1861, after decades of simmering tensions between northern and southern states over slavery, states rights and westward expansion. The american civil war, which lasted from 1861 to 1865, forced military leaders to rethink standard tactics. If you have a civil war relic or a collection of civil war relics that you would like to sell, then please contact me.

Grooved barrel weapons, minie balls and other new armaments produced such an alarming. Examples of civil war rifles sharps rifle spencer rifle springfield model 1861 henry rifle of all of the civil war weapons the rifled musket was the most widely used weapon of the entire war and in fact more than 90% of the casualties during the war were caused by rifles, this figure also includes civil war pistols youve seen the scene where hundreds or thousands of soldiers. Civil war weapons took many forms, they ranged from muskets to ironclad warships. Explore 10 surprising civil war facts, brought to you by the authors of the sevenday scholar. The civil war witnessed a technological revolution in weaponry. New listing history of kearnys first new jersey brigade camille baquet 2nd lt.

Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. The union had superior weapons, the confederacy did their best to keep up. The civil war which was fought with a new generation of weapons and trench systems similar to those of world war i has traditionally been portrayed as the first modern war. In this section you will find information about then new weapons, such as iron clad ships, the gatling gun, observation balloons, repeating rifles, and the submarine. Paper copies of civil war pension records can now be requested online. In paperback for the first time, the book provides technical descriptions of the artillery bore, weight, range, etc. Make offer civil war weapons and equipment by pritchard, russ a. Here, mykael ray looks at some of the most important swords at the time of the us civil war and how they were used. They formed the confederate states of america, also called the confederacy. Describes weapons used during the american civil war, including those used by the cavalry, the infantry, and the navy, and examines the effectiveness of each weapon on the battlefield from inside the book. This essential overview of the legendary guns and armsmakers of the civil war era includes exquisite photography of the handguns, rifles, and. Medical items civil war artifacts for sale in gettysburg. Trying to name the top dozen civil war books of all time is, admittedly, a brazen act on my part. Civil war confederate, lees lieutenants 3 vol illustrated maps book set.

Onethird of the soldiers who fought for the union army were immigrants, and nearly. Far more books have been written about the civil war than about any other event in american history, and lincolns stack of books towers over that of any other american figure. The civil war was not only the last war fought entirely on u. Dec 27, 2010 trying to name the top dozen civil war books of all time is, admittedly, a brazen act on my part.

Civil war books for kids can help spark an interest in history or fuel a fire thats already been lit. Thillmann 607 pages of knowledge great photos and descriptions of foot artillery swords, nco swords, officers of all sorts, pay department, medical staff and more. This device is easy to manoeuvre and can be used by one man alone. These were ships that were protected by steel or iron armor plates.

The civil war librarian blog helps civil war enthusiasts and academics stay current on civil war news. Index of civil war information available on the internet. Ripley, warren 1970 artillery and ammunition of the civil war promontory press. It has also been known to be used as a razor for shaving, a small hatchet for splitting wood, and a makeshift paddle. They were nearly impossible to sink with conventional weapons and forever changed the way ships were used in battle. War is a driver for technological change, and the evolution of wea.

The springfield had a 39 inch long rifled barrel, and could fire a. This course examines the social, political, economic, and ideological forces that led to the civil war and reconstruction. Perfect for decorating home or office, we offer a variety of civil war era replica weapons. An immediate study of the southern coast was undertaken and included the largest cannons in the military that guarded the american shores with its numerous, well situated forts. Even so, they still had a vital place in some situations. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat. By the end of the war, total production approached 1. After the confederate capture of the federal armory at harpers ferry, virginia later west virginia, more than 64,000 confederate copies were. I am an avid history nut and gun enthusiast so this beautiful book fill two of my hobbies in one place. Small arms of the civil war american battlefield trust. Field artillery weapons of the civil war, revised edition.