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Battles of the American Civil War

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  • 160 pages
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This examination of Civil War campaigns provides a fascinating study of the impact of the railroad, the field telegraph, the magazine rifle, observation balloons, mines and torpedoes, ironclad warships, and submarines on the strategy of war. The accounts of the battles are preceded by a concise background to the war, explaining causes and summarizing arms, equipment, organization, and tactical aims of both armies. Each chapter contains two profiles of the leading generals. Includes maps and diagrams, and a fine selection of b&w photos & illustrations by war artists. 8" x 12".

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Battles of the American Civil War, Curt Johnson, Mark G. McLaughlin

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1977
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Language
English
Publisher
BCA
Released
1977
Format
Hardcover
Pages
160
ISBN10
056200064X
ISBN13
9780562000649
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This examination of Civil War campaigns provides a fascinating study of the impact of the railroad, the field telegraph, the magazine rifle, observation balloons, mines and torpedoes, ironclad warships, and submarines on the strategy of war. The accounts of the battles are preceded by a concise background to the war, explaining causes and summarizing arms, equipment, organization, and tactical aims of both armies. Each chapter contains two profiles of the leading generals. Includes maps and diagrams, and a fine selection of b&w photos & illustrations by war artists. 8" x 12".