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Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy (Echoes of Glory)

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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!!

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.

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

I'm a history teacher and this is the book I use the most in my Civil War research. Very clear and descriptive photos of "authentic" weapons and uniforms. Excellent reference for the reenactor.

Primarily a pictorial of weapons and equipment of the Confederacy apparently compiled by Time-Life while doing their series on the Civil War. The photography is excellent and the quality of the book is unquestionable. Well worth it if you are a Civil War buff.

This book covered every aspect of the confederacy army's uniforms,weapons they used. The book has great pictures with descpritions of what you are looking at. I really enjoy reading history type books and this one was a excellent one to read. I have never been able to find the companion book about the union army till now . Hope it is as good as this one ! Can't wait to read it !

I can't say enough of the quality of the color photo's of the Civil War artifact collections in this book. Includes all types of Confederate clothing, equipment, badges, buttons, unit colors, firearms, cannons, etc., accompanied by b/w photo's of some of the soldiers and generals whose things these belonged to. I enjoyed both the Union and the Confederacy books, but I did find the latter one more interesting. Both are very wonderful to have in your Civil War collection!

This book is filled with color photos of clothing, arms, and other equipment, many times listing the owners name, rank, and unit. It really helps bring the study of the Confederacy to life. I highly recomend it to anyone interested in learning more about how Confederate soldiers and sailors lived

I think the other reviewers have covered this one pretty well, but I agree that this is the definitive guide to the uniforms, civilian clothing, equipment, firearms, and bladed weapons of all branches of the armies of the CS, and a must for a reenactor or any serious student of the Civil War.

This book shows how Confederates were issued through the DEPOT system and didn't "Do their own thing". Confederates had quite a few Depots and Arsenals that supplied the War effort. They also relied on clothing sent from home and some equipment "liberated" from the enemy. Arms and Equipment of the US Gov't were also stored in Southern Arsenals before the War and were used by the Confederacy. This book shows examples of all of these. This book also helps dispell the myth of the "Ragged Rebel".