Union Cavalryman 1861-65 - Couverture souple

Katcher, Philip

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1855324628 ISBN 13 : 9781855324626

Editeur : Osprey Publishing, 1995

Synopsis

Unusual book

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The bombardment by Confederate artillery of Fort Sumter on 12 April 1861 was the spark that finally ignited the American Civil War (1861-1865), quickly bringing thousands of eager volunteers for the Union cause. It proved especially easy to raise cavalry, since recruits naively believed that their military duties would be easier than in the infantry. This book investigates all aspects of the life and experiences of a Union trooper, covering enlistment, training, uniforms, weapons, cavalry tactics and the discrepancy between the recruit's view of swashbuckling charges and heroic hand-to-hand combat and the less glorious reality.

Biographie de l'auteur

Philip Katcher was born in Los Angeles, California, to parents involved in the film industry. He was educated at the University of Maryland and served in the US Army in Vietnam. He has also been an active participant in living history activities, especially in the 18th and 19th century periods. He has written a number of books on various periods of US military history and presently is editor/publisher of Military Images Magazine.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Osprey Publishing
• Date d'édition: 1995
• ISBN 10: 1855324628
• ISBN 13: 9781855324626
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 64
• Illustrateur: Hook Richard