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Title: Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy (Echoes of Glory) by Editors of Time Life Books, Time-Life Books ISBN: 0-8094-8850-7 Publisher: Time Life Pub. Date: June, 1999 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $36.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (8 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A MUST have for any serious Civil War Library
Comment: 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!!
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent reference book
Comment: 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.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent for reference
Comment: 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
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Title: Arms and Equipment of the Union (Echoes of Glory) by Editors of Time Life Books, Time-Life Books ISBN: 080948854X Publisher: Time Life Pub. Date: June, 1999 List Price(USD): $36.95 |
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Title: Illustrated Atlas of the Civil War (Echoes of Glory Series) by Time-Life Books ISBN: 0809488582 Publisher: Time Life Pub. Date: June, 1999 List Price(USD): $36.95 |
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