American Civil War Armies (1) : Confederate Troops (Men at Arms Series, 170) - Softcover

Katcher, Philip

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0850456797 ISBN 13: 9780850456790

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 1986

Synopsis

When the Southern states seceded to form their own government in 1861, one of their first moves was to organise an army. The South's fighting men served from the time of their enlistment until the end of the war, receiving poor rations, and even worse clothing – and this despite the fact that one of the first steps taken by the new army was to design a uniform and establish standards for accoutrements and weapons. In this first of five volumes examining American Civil War armies, Philip Katcher profiles the uniforms issued by the national Confederate government to its artillery, cavalry and infantry troops.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

From the Back Cover:

This title covers the uniforms, arms and personal equipment issued by the national Confederate government to its artillery, cavalry, and infantry.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0850456797
• ISBN 13: 9780850456790
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Volstad Ronald