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American Civil War Artillery
Heavy Artillery. Philip Katcher. Because of the length
of the coastline of the U.S., American ordnance and engineers placed an
emphasis on heavy artillery mounted in coastal defenses. The Union army
organized its "Heavy Artillery" into separate regiments, while the
Confederates did so only through informal association. This book details the
development and usage of the big guns. 48 pages, 40 B&W photos and
illustrations, 7 color plates, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover. |
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American Civil War Artillery
Field Artillery. Philip Katcher. Perhaps the most influential arm of either
army in the prosecution of the American Civil War, the artillery of both
sides grew to be highly professional organizations. In battle, the
introduction of the 12-pdr. Napoleon, followed closely by rifled cannon,
provided a range and power previously unknown on American soil. This book
details this vital cog in the war-machine of both sides. 48 pages, 45 B&W
photos and illustrations, 8 color plates, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover. |
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Field Artillery Weapons of the Civil War
Hazlett. This detailed survey of artillery weapons of
the Civil War includes technical descriptions of artillery (bore, weight,
range, etc.), ordnance purchases, inspection reports and more. The appendix
even includes information on the location of surviving artillery pieces.
"The standard reference work on its subject." - Civil War History. 324
pages, 131 photographs and 21 line drawings, 8½"x 11", soft cover. |
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The 1864 Field Artillery Tactics
U.S. War Department. Prepared under the direction of the U.S. War
Department, this reference guide gives a complete description of field and
light (mounted) artillery tactics, techniques, procedures, maneuvers, and
equipment used during the Civil War. Includes gun and howitzer batteries,
ancillary equipment, organization and duties of gun crews, methods of
loading and firing, artillery maneuvers on the battlefield, care of
equipment and horses, and more. 432 pages, 122 illustrations, 4¾"x 7¼",
hardcover. |
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The Bloody Crucible of Courage
Fighting Methods and Combat Experiences
of the Civil War. Nosworthy. This book is a study of the weaponry, tactics
and combat techniques used during the Civil War - from the newly emerging
weapons, to the tactical variations used due to regional differences, and
finally the distinctive circumstances of each campaign. "A well-researched
and compelling consideration of the complex range of factors that shaped
Civil War combat." - Civil War Times. 752 pages, maps, diagrams and
illustrations, 6"x 9¼", soft cover. |
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American Civil War Fortifications - Land and Field Fortifications
Because of the application of West Point teachings and the deadly impact of
infantry weapons and artillery, the Civil War saw a massive development in
the use of land and field fortifications. This book examines the many forms
of those land and field fortifications - including lunettes, redoubts, rifle
pits, redans, bomb-proof shelters and trenches - and describes the role they
played in the Eastern and Overland Campaigns. 64 pages, 60 color and B&W
illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover. |
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American Civil War Fortifications - Coastal Brick and Stone Forts
The years before the Civil War saw a boom in the
construction of coastal forts, which stretched from New England, to Florida,
to the Mississippi. This book examines the design, construction and
operational history of those fortifications - held by Union or Confederate
forces - that played a crucial part in the course of the war. 64 pages, 60
color and B&W illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", soft cover. |
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Cannoneers in Gray
The
Field Artillery of the Army of Tennessee
Tracing the four-year history of the Army of Tennessee's artillery branch,
this book discusses the role artillery played in the Western theater, giving
special emphasis to
Stones River,
Kennesaw Mountain and
Shiloh; its
effectiveness as a defensive and offensive weapon; and its importance to the
overall strategy. "…For Southern partisans, academics, wargamers, or today's
military personnel, this book should be must reading." - Blue & Gray. 274
pages, illustrations and maps, 6"x 9", softcover. |
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Guide to Civil War Artillery Projectiles
This
excellent reference will help you better understand the varieties of
artillery projectiles used by both the Union and the Confederacy. Packed
with hundreds of photos of projectiles and fuses, it's a must for every
Civil War collector and researcher. 95 pgs., 8½"x 11", sfbd. |
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Civil War Heavy Explosive Ordnance
A Guide to Large Artillery Projectiles, Torpedoes,
and Mines. This is the definitive reference book on Union and
Confederate large caliber artillery projectiles, torpedoes and mines. With
numerous B&W photos, this book covers more than 360 projectiles in
smoothbore calibers of 32-pounder and up, rifled projectiles of 4-inch
caliber and larger, and 21 Union and Confederate torpedoes and mines. 537
pgs., 8"x 10", hdbd. |
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The Man Behind the Guns
A
Military Biography of General Henry J. Hunt, Chief of Artillery, Army of the
Potomac. Longacre. The deadly accurate guns of the Union artillery were the
most feared weapons on the Civil War battlefields. General Henry Jackson
Hunt was "the man behind the guns" - the man who transformed a disorganized
artillery corps into the most efficient service arm of the army. This book
tells the life story of General Hunt and his many battlefield successes,
including the incredible artillery repulse of
Pickett's Charge. "The
best book on Civil War artillery ever written." - Civil War Regiments. 294
pgs., 6"x 9", sfbd. |
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Cushing of Gettysburg
The Story of a Union Artillery Commander.
While this gripping narrative is a fascinating retelling of the story of Lt.
Alonzo Hereford Cushing - a tragic hero who lost his young life defending
Cemetery Ridge against Pickett's Charge - it is also much more than that.
Here, the descriptions of soldiers' lives - including accounts of the heat,
the exhaustion from forced marches and the fury of battle - are so vivid,
you'll feel like you're there. 330 pages, 6"x 9", soft cover. |
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Artillery Hell
The Employment of Artillery at
Antietam. Johnson & Anderson, Jr. This book examines in detail the role of
field artillery in the Battle of
Antietam and also presents virtually every aspect
of field artillery used during the Civil War. The heart of the book is Maj.
Joseph Mills Hanson's never-before-published 1940 report, Employment of
Artillery, which the authors build upon through individual chapters on the
Union and Confederate artillery at Antietam. 168 pgs., 12 B&W photos, 6"x
9", sfbd. |
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Cannon Blasts
Civil War Artillery in the
Eastern Armies. Naiswald. Both sides in the Civil War manned their field
batteries in the great tradition of American military history. This book is
not an attempt to narrate in detail the various battles the two opponents
fought, but rather to portray the assets and shortcomings of each, how each
side's army evolved, and the impact artillery had on the battle's outcome.
200 pgs., 59 photos, 6"x 9", sfbd. |
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Colonel John Pelham
Lee's Boy Artillerist. Hassler.
Originally published in 1960, this classic biography tells the story of one
of the Confederacy's youngest heroes who, in over 60 battles against Union
infantry, cavalry, artillery, gunboats and even locomotives, never lost an
artillery duel or even a single gun! According to
Stonewall Jackson, "With a Pelham on
each flank I believe I could whip the world." It's an action-packed book
filled with incredible feats. 198 pgs., 29 illustrations, 6"x 9", sfbd. |
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Confederate Artilleryman
Warrior Series
1861-65. Philip Katcher. 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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