Flags of the American Civil War (1) (Men-at-Arms Series) [Paperback]

Philip Katcher (Author), Rick Scollins (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 26, 1992

The very heart of the Confederate fighting unit was its flag, which came in a variety of designs and colours. The flag was the rallying point on the field of battle and it marked the unit headquarters in camp. In 1865, at the war's conclusion, the furling of the defeated Confederate banners signalled the end of that episode in history. As the first of three books focusing on flags of the Civil War (1861-1865), Philip Katcher's text provides a detailed look into Confederate flags. Full colour illustrations and rare photographs portray the myriad variations of flags used to represent the seceding southern states.

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From the Publisher

Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

About the Author

Philip Katcher was born in Los Angeles, California, to parents involved in the film industry. He was educated at the University of Maryland and served in the US Army in Vietnam. He has also been an active participant in living history activities, especially in the 18th and 19th century periods. He has written a number of books on various periods of US military history and presently is editor/publisher of Military Images Magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (November 26, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855322706
• ISBN-13: 978-1855322707
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,561,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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