The Civil War Soldier: Includes Over 700 Key Weapons, Uniforms, & Insignia

by Angus Konstam

Book Overview

Specially commissioned photographs of more than 700 key artifacts and military equipment bring to life the experiences of Union and Confederate soldiers of all ranks, by exploring the uniforms, weapons, and objects carried by soldiers on both sides. ?There is an abiding fascination with the Civil War. What personal items did soldiers carry in their haversacks? How did the weaponry differ between ranks? What did the design of each unit's flag symbolize?...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789329395
• ISBN13: 9780789329394
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY)
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.2" x 7.8"