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The Photographic History Of The Civil War (Volume V) Forts And Artillery

The Photographic History Of The Civil War (Volume V) Forts And Artillery

E. Hunt, O.

Paperback

Air CombatGeneral PhotographyGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354481647
ISBN13: 9789354481642
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 15 2021
Pages: 322
Weight: 1.65
Height: 0.67 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Gun smoke, shattered ramparts and silent cannon staring over empty earthworks: the American Civil War was a conflict of images as well as armies. The images speak for themselves. In The Photographic History of the Civil War, Volume V: Forts and Artillery, O. E. Hunt assembles a landmark civil war photo history of the construction, destruction and relentless use of civil war forts and batteries on both sides. This illustrated military history book draws on a historical photograph collection, preserving stark views of siege guns, field pieces in action, improvised defences and the men who served them across the American Civil War 1861-1865. With clear commentary, the volume follows the development of nineteenth century siege warfare, from coastal strongholds to inland redoubts, and shows how engineering, terrain and firepower shaped campaigns for both Union and Confederate armies. Civil war artillery battles, shattered parapets after bombardment and quiet moments in winter quarters appear side by side, giving civil war history buffs and Ken Burns Civil War fans a vivid sense of place and scale unavailable in text alone. First published in the early twentieth century as part of a pioneering photographic chronicle of the conflict, this volume is an essential reference for students of US military fortifications history and a reference book for collectors of Civil War imagery. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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