In the heady days of the rush to arms in 1861; comparatively few Southern men volunteered for service in the artillery: most preferred the easily accessible glory of the infantry or cavalry. Yet those that did; quickly earned the respect of their fellow soldiers; and a reputation for being able to "pull through deeper mud; ford deeper springs; shoot faster; swear louder ... than any other class of men in the service" during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Given that field artillery was 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 the reader 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.
#5147516 in Books 2015-02-19 2015-03-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x .70 x 6.10l; .89 #File Name: 1783462906248 pages
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