The everyday experiences of Union and Confederate soldiers are vividly captured in historic 3D images; seen through an accompanying stereoscopic viewer; in this unique book-and-box format.The life of a soldier during the Civil War; whether Union or Confederate; was brutally hard and tremendously bleak in ways that are difficult to fathom. Yet; the war also had its moments of heroism; pride; and humanity. The Civil War in 3D transports us to this defining time in our country's history and puts us right in the middle of the battlegrounds.This unique book-and-box format includes 35 stereoscopic photographs; a sturdy metal stereoscopic viewer through which to see them; and a 176-page illustrated paperback book that tells of the war from the soldiers' perspective; including firsthand descriptions in the form of letters and diaries. What they ate; where they slept; how they filled the long hours while waiting for the next battle to start; and other aspects of their gritty existence are presented along with a timeline of the war that puts the experiences described into context.The 35 3D photographs; many culled from the Smithsonian archive; include images of soldiers building winter quarters; preparing food in the mess hall; bathing in a river in Virginia; waiting at the depot to be transported to the front lines; building roads; following the wagon trains from battle to battle; and recuperating from wounds in hospitals. Detailed descriptions of the scenes depicted in the photographs are included on the back of each card.
#1800752 in Books Potomac Books Inc. 2005-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .56 x 5.04 x 7.80l; .45 #File Name: 1574888412250 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A very good summary of US Air Warfare over Korea 1950 - 1953By Flying PhotographerNot much has been written about the Air War in Korea; and is it even more difficult finding a book that at least tries to cover the complete spectrum of air warfare that happened during these very long and hard four years between 1950 and 1953; and which encompasses so much more than the Sabre v/s MIG 15 dogfights. Accordingly; this book was actually a nice surprise; since the author presents in episodes the stories of veterans he interviewed in a fast-paced; you-are-there style. The stories are well chosen; in that as a whole they show the full spectrum of the many very different aspects of air warfare in Korea; some of which were actually invented there. The drawback in this format is that at times it feels rather disjointed; and some interesting issues are only passingly mentioned if at all (like the Navy air attacks on ships and other naval targets).The book itself is printed in the cheap paperback format; with a few small BW pictures that actually do not add much to the book; but which is consistent with the rather cheap price. The text is printed in a rather small font size; and using small page margins; thus the page count does not really reflect the content (I would estimate 300+ pages printed in a regular format).This book is not the definitive history of the aerial warfare in Korea; for it also completely leaves out the contribution made by other UN Air Forces; but it is a very good and commendable attempt at showing a more general view of the fierce fighting over Korean skies; a history that is all but forgotten these days; eclipsed mainly by the huge amounts of publications related to the Vietnam war - as such; this is a highly recommended addition to your Korean Air War library.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great Short Read on a Forgotten WarBy K. IbarraThis book offers a very informative exposition on air battles that happened during the Korean War; a conflict of which most Americans know very little. Although the book may be small in size; it is big in terms of explaining the air war from a combat aviator's perspective and further expands on how combat aviation evolved and adjusted to deal with the Communist threat that proved to be both formidable and lethal to the US pilots who fought in the conflict. This exposition is further balanced by the human element of the brave pilots who overcame hardships and put themselves in harms way because they felt it was the right thing to do. The author pulls no punches in explaining the fate of many of the pilots who; after being shot down; were killed; captured; and tortured by an enemy that placed little value on human life. It is a very compelling book that doesn't glorify war; but shows that when Americans are pushed; we push back; but do so honorably.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Reads like you are thereBy Todd B.Crimson Sky is an easy-to-read series of first-hand accounts skillfully written in a way that makes the reader feel like 'you are there' in the Korean War air operations covered. The Soviet perspective is even included in places where it fits. Much appreciated as well is the extensive coverage of 'they also served' types of aircraft and missions that are frequently mentioned only in passing in other publications on the subject. And; yes; the battles of MiG Alley also get their due coverage. Highly recommended for anyone interested in well-written 'you are there' stories of men and missions over Korea in 1950-53.
