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American Civil War Marines 1861–65
Description
The part played in the Civil War by the small Marine Corps of the United and Confederate States is overshadowed by the confrontations of the great armies.
Nevertheless, the coastal and riverine campaigns were of real importance, given the strategic significance of the Federal blockade of southern ports, and of the struggle for the Mississippi River. Marines wearing blue and grey fought in many dramatic actions afloat and ashore – ship-to-ship engagements, cutting-out expeditions, and coastal landings.
This book offers a comprehensive summary of all such battles, illustrated with rare early photographs, and meticulously researched color plates detailing the often obscure minutiae of Marine uniforms and equipment.
Table of Contents
US Marines in the Civil War
On the battlefield
Blockading
Amphibious landings
Sea battles and major assaults
Uniforms, weapons and equipment
CS Marines in the Civil War
Coastal Marines
On the High Seas
Uniforms, weapons and equipment
Product details
| Published | Aug 20 2013 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 64 |
| ISBN | 9781472805232 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 53 b/w; 8 col |
| Series | Elite |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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