Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy (Echoes of Glory) [Hardcover]

Time-Life Books (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 312 pages
• Publisher: Time Life Education (June 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809488507
• ISBN-13: 978-0809488506
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,062,490 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST have for any serious Civil War Library, January 24, 2003

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historyone (Republic of Texas, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy (Echoes of Glory) (Hardcover)

What a fascinating and interesting book this is. It provide invaluable material to anyone who has a serious interest in the Civil War. This book was made by the editors of Time/Life and I must say that they did their research accurately. This book describes the arms (weapons) and the equipment (from canteens to buttons) that the average Confederate enlisted soldier to the Confederate General used during the Civil War.

Each section of the book is divided into weapons (Pistols, Rifles, etc) and tells not only the type (with great photographs that are in color) but who issued them as well. From Rifles, Guns, Knives, Swords (Officer and Enlisted), to regualar camp knives, they are in this book if they were issued by the Confederate Government. Even those that were homemade are listed in here as well.

The most interesting parts in my opinion are the Uniforms that the Confederate Soldier wore and the flags that were flown by individual regiments. The Confederate Soldier wore a uniform that was diverse as to the regiment each one served in. From home-spun uniforms to those acquired overseas and in stylish clothing stores, those that the editors could find and be able to use are in here (alot of Uniforms, Flags, etc were supplied for the book by the Museum Of The Confederacy). Some of the hats that are in this book, show the holes where bullets either killed the wearer of the hat, or made it a VERY close call. Uniforms great and small are in this as well.

There is also a narrative throughout the book that is easy to follow and VERY interesting. There is a background story to some of the uniforms that tell of the wearer of them, if they died in battle, or lived to a prosperous old age.

The division/regimental flags are also in here and give the story to how they were made, if they were captured, or if they survived the war.

What a great book this is, and it is an absolute must have to any Civil War enthusiast, as well as those who have anytype of interest on the War fought between the states.

Highly recommended!!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you re-enact, you MUST have this!, April 26, 2005

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Samuel J. Williams "Certified Complainer" (Georgia) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy (Echoes of Glory) (Hardcover)

Here it is: the holy of holies. ECHOES OF GLORY is it for the Civil War re-enactor. From the major items such as jackets, muskets, and pants to smaller items like eating utensils, smoking devices, and gambling implements, it's all here. Everything (almost) a soldier of the Confederacy might have had during the period of 1861 through 1865 is here, in beautiful color.

The introduction is a well done over history of the Confederacy's need to self-equip and arm for the conflict. Each chapter has it's own dialogues, each pertaining to the subject matter, but also well written. But, the real wealth is in the photos. Hundreds of them, each beautifully detailing artifacts from the War Between the States.

Re-enactors should especially note the sections on jackets, trousers, and shirts (let's face it, we're limited on musket choices due to the inablilty for most of us to make our own; clothing is something we can better control!). It's obvious several of the better hat makers for re-enactors raided these photo galleries to create their wares.

For the non-re-enactor, there is plenty here to keep your intrest. However, as a former re-enactor myself, I found this tome invaluable during my four year run.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for reference, July 8, 2002

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Bobby Dillard (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy (Echoes of Glory) (Hardcover)

This book helps to illuminate a hazy area of history, namely the equipment and uniforms used by the Confederacy. So many "Rebs" did their own thing as far as armaments and accoutrements that there really isn't a comprehensive guide available (or even possible). This book, though, definately goes a long way in providing information for the serious collector of Civil War memorabillia. Data on uniforms, buttons, insignia, weapons, etc. are found here with many color photographs so collectors can see exactly what an item looks like and not have to make do with a sketch.

Definate must for the Civil War collector's library