audiobook The Gülen Movement in Turkey: The Politics of Islam; Science and Modernity by Caroline Tee in History

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When the American Civil War (1861-1865) broke out; both Confederate and Union experts decided that specialized sharpshooter units should be formed. These highly trained marksmen served in a front-line role and; due to the technological developments of the 1850s; were equipped with weapons that could guarantee greater accuracy over increased range than traditional muskets. This title examines the recruitment; training; tactics and deployment of sharpshooters from both sides of the conflict. It also takes a close look at the specialized personal weaponry of the sharpshooter; the rifle and its accoutrements; as well as the sharpshooters' unique insignia and identification patches.