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Uniforms of the Civil War
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by:
Smith, Robin
Field, Ron
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Publisher:
The Lyons Press
Published: December 1, 2001
ISBN: 1585744220
Format:Hardcover
Pages:288
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Book Description
From the Back Cover
From the first confusing days of the Civil, when either side might be wearing nearly any color, to the reforms including the US Army corps badges and much more, the subject of the various outfits of the Blue and Gray is a
fascinating subject. This illustrated guide is an authoritative source for the many who want to know.
Product Description:
Although "the Blue and the Gray" succinctly evokes the North and the South, in actuality, the uniforms of the Civil War
soldiers were anything but "uniform"-neither in color nor any other facet. UNIFORMS OF THE CIVIL WAR fully explores this fascinating branch of military history, presenting an in-depth study of the many and varied uniforms worn by Northern and Southern
soldiers.
While the most notable feature of the uniform of the U.S. Army was, in fact, its regulation dark blue color, the Confederates had much more variation, with uniforms ranging from the familiar gray to "butternut." The many styles and
colors worn by the South are presented in a state-by-state survey. The North is covered in similar depth, detailing the uniforms and equipment of the regular army, including infantry, cavalry, and artillery.
UNIFORMS OF THE CIVIL WAR is an
especially rich source for reenactors and all Civil War enthusiasts.
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