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Sharpshooters of the American Civil War 1861-65

By Philip Katcher , Steve Walsh

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
2002
ISBN
9781841764634, 1841764639
Open Library ID
OL8922415M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
11 MB (11465846 bytes)
Series
Warrior
Pages
65\65
Library
avaxhome.ws
Time added
2010-05-31 15:29:46

Description

When the American Civil War broke out in 1861 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.

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