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American Civil War Railroad Tactics (Elite 171)

By Peter Dennis , Robert Hodges

Book information

Year
2009
ISBN
1846034523, 9781846034527
LCC
E491 .H655 2009
Open Library ID
OL23718777M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
30 MB (31452599 bytes)
Edition
Original
Pages
64\35
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07
Военные дисциплины;Оружие и военная техника;Osprey

Description

The American Civil War was the world's first full-blown 'railroad war'. The well-developed network in the North was of great importance in serving the Union army's logistic needs over long distances, and the sparser resources of the South were proportionately even more important. Both sides invested great efforts in raiding and wrecking enemy railroads and defending and repairing their own, and battles often revolved around strategic rail junctions. Robert Hodges reveals the thrilling chases and pitched battles that made the railroad so dangerous and resulted in a surprisingly high casualty rate. He describes the equipment and tactics used by both sides and the vital supporting elements - maintenance works, telegraph lines, fuel and water supplies, as well as garrisoned blockhouses to protect key points. Full-color illustrations bring the fast-paced action to life in this fascinating read; a must-have volume for both rail and Civil War enthusiasts.

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