Arms and Equipment of the Civil War [Paperback]

Jack Coggins (Author)

Book Description

Series: Civil War | Publication Date: April 2, 2004

Enhanced with marvelous illustrations, the text describes what materiel was available to the armies and navies of both sides — from iron-clad gunboats, submarine torpedoes, and military balloons to pontoon bridges, percussion grenades, and siege artillery — with on-the-scene comments by Union and Confederate soldiers about equipment and camp life. Over 500 black-and-white illustrations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; Dover Ed edition (April 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486433951
• ISBN-13: 978-0486433950
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #481,786 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just another coffee table book..., September 16, 2004

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T. Carman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arms and Equipment of the Civil War (Paperback)

When I first picked this book up in the local library, I expected just another poorly done coffee table book. Boy, was I wrong. As a amateur writer, I soon came to appreciate it's unusual wealth of detailed info on the the equipment and tactics used in the Civil War. The amazing thing is that there are no photos or even color pictures! The author's drawings are clear, numerous, and very helpful. This is a must-have book for any Civil War researcher, re-enactor, or enthusiast!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only book you need, November 3, 2004

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Jeffrey F. Bell (Honolulu, HI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arms and Equipment of the Civil War (Paperback)

I have about two feet of books on Civil War weapons, but I keep coming back again and again to this old classic. Too many authors are unable to distinguish between important points and trivia. They pack their books with unnecessary details just to show off their erudition. This book is almost unique in packing all the key facts into a single slim volume while omitting all the surplus. And as with all of Coggins' works, the drawings are fantastic and give a real feel for how all this hardware actually worked.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A true classic!, April 13, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Arms and Equipment of the Civil War (Paperback)

This is an almost indispensable book for all Civil War aficionados, covering everything from pistols to ironclads and steamships. The author's own illustrations add to the charm and value of this publication and make its information accessible even to the novice. Many Civil War fans have known this book for years and will be delighted to find that it is once again readily available. A true classic, this book belongs in every Civil War library!