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Civil War Firearms: Their Historical Background And Tactical Use

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The book covers the history of and tactics used for several Civil War firearms. These guns include smoothbores, sharpshooters, repeaters, and several others. Joseph Bilby's research into the historical aspect of each weapon is excellent and worthy of praise. Bilby also provides an invaluable supply and information list near the end of the book. Collectors will find this part of the book very helpful for locating pieces to add to their collection.

Jo Bilby's work on Civil War Firearms is invaluable. I have referred to my copy numerous times and it has become dogeared with use. Mr. Bilby is a kind and highly intelligent man who has done history buffs a great service by providing this book. If you enjoy this book also check out his other works: "Mr. Bilby is the author of Three Rousing Cheers: A History of the 15th New Jersey Infantry from Flemington to Appomattox, Forgotten Warriors: New Jersey's African-American Civil War Soldiers, Remember Fontenoy: The 69th New York and the Irish Brigade In the Civil War and co-editor, with Steven O'Neill, of My Sons Were Faithful and They Fought: The Irish Brigade At Antietam...

Being a small collector of War Between the States firearms, I wanted to know some historical information about a general range of firearms used by both sides. This book appeared to be very general and initially when I ordered it I was not expecting to gain a lot of information. I was totally wrong. The book provides general information, but also the background and use of the firearms was excellent. For good general reading on these typw weapons, I can hightly recommend getting this book!!!!

For those currently playing soldier with these weapons this is a good book to have but for the historian it has little real value.

Cumbersom and difficult in reading.