Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy (Echoes of Glory)

by Time-Life Books

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809488507
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Time Life Education
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 2.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 1.0" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

EXCELLENT ADDITION TO ANY CIVIL WAR LIBRARY.

Arms and Equipment of The Confederacy is a wonderful volume in the three volumes Civil War set by Time Life. While I am normally not a big fan of tthe Time Life books, I must admit that they did quite a nice job on this one, as they did with the other two volumes. Unfortunately, this book is no longer in print, but it certainly would be worth the time to find a copy. The companion boo, Arms and Equipment of the Union and the Illustrated Atlas of The Civil War make up the other two books in this set and are of equal quality. As the title would suggest, this work covers the uniforms, small arms, equipment used by various elements of the Confederate Army during the Civil War. The uniform section goes from regiment to regiment, from geographical area to geographical area. It covers ever thing from head gear to boots, including spurs, and all in between. Small arms, including rifles, pistols, knives, swords, etc. are covered in detail and their usage is well covered in a well written and detailed text. In addition to the personal equipment used by the individual soldier, there is a rather nice section on emblems, medals, rank insignia, and buttons. Included is another very nice section on the various battle flags. Personal items such as pipes, combs, sewing kits, playing cards, match cases, writing material, liquor flasks and snuff containers are covered as well. No service is left out. We have the cavalry, infantry, medics, band, artillery, and navy well represented. This book is made up of almost entirely high quality photographs of original equipment, old photographs from that era and a few (very few) paintings and sketches, and which, when known, names the individual to whom the uniform belonged along with his or her regiment or unit. This is not only interesting, but helpful. While there are many, many books out there that cover this subject, some in more detail, you never the less would be hard put to find a more detailed and appealing introduction to this subject. This would be a wonderful addition to any collection of Civil War books. Don Blankenship The Ozarks

If you re-enact, you MUST have this!

Here it is: the holy of holies. ECHOES OF GLORY is it for the Civil War re-enactor. From the major items such as jackets, muskets, and pants to smaller items like eating utensils, smoking devices, and gambling implements, it's all here. Everything (almost) a soldier of the Confederacy might have had during the period of 1861 through 1865 is here, in beautiful color. The introduction is a well done over history of the Confederacy's need to self-equip and arm for the conflict. Each chapter has it's own dialogues, each pertaining to the subject matter, but also well written. But, the real wealth is in the photos. Hundreds of them, each beautifully detailing artifacts from the War Between the States. Re-enactors should especially note the sections on jackets, trousers, and shirts (let's face it, we're limited on musket choices due to the inablilty for most of us to make our own; clothing is something we can better control!). It's obvious several of the better hat makers for re-enactors raided these photo galleries to create their wares. For the non-re-enactor, there is plenty here to keep your intrest. However, as a former re-enactor myself, I found this tome invaluable during my four year run.

A MUST have for any serious Civil War Library

What a fascinating and interesting book this is. It provide invaluable material to anyone who has a serious interest in the Civil War. This book was made by the editors of Time/Life and I must say that they did their research accurately. This book describes the arms (weapons) and the equipment (from canteens to buttons) that the average Confederate enlisted soldier to the Confederate General used during the Civil War.Each section of the book is divided into weapons (Pistols, Rifles, etc) and tells not only the type (with great photographs that are in color) but who issued them as well. From Rifles, Guns, Knives, Swords (Officer and Enlisted), to regualar camp knives, they are in this book if they were issued by the Confederate Government. Even those that were homemade are listed in here as well.The most interesting parts in my opinion are the Uniforms that the Confederate Soldier wore and the flags that were flown by individual regiments. The Confederate Soldier wore a uniform that was diverse as to the regiment each one served in. From home-spun uniforms to those acquired overseas and in stylish clothing stores, those that the editors could find and be able to use are in here (alot of Uniforms, Flags, etc were supplied for the book by the Museum Of The Confederacy). Some of the hats that are in this book, show the holes where bullets either killed the wearer of the hat, or made it a VERY close call. Uniforms great and small are in this as well.There is also a narrative throughout the book that is easy to follow and VERY interesting. There is a background story to some of the uniforms that tell of the wearer of them, if they died in battle, or lived to a prosperous old age.The division/regimental flags are also in here and give the story to how they were made, if they were captured, or if they survived the war.What a great book this is, and it is an absolute must have to any Civil War enthusiast, as well as those who have anytype of interest on the War fought between the states.Highly recommended!!

Excellent reference book

I'm a history teacher and this is the book I use the most in my Civil War research. Very clear and descriptive photos of "authentic" weapons and uniforms. Excellent reference for the reenactor.

Excellent for reference

This book helps to illuminate a hazy area of history, namely the equipment and uniforms used by the Confederacy. So many "Rebs" did their own thing as far as armaments and accoutrements that there really isn't a comprehensive guide available (or even possible). This book, though, definately goes a long way in providing information for the serious collector of Civil War memorabillia. Data on uniforms, buttons, insignia, weapons, etc. are found here with many color photographs so collectors can see exactly what an item looks like and not have to make do with a sketch.Definate must for the Civil War collector's library