Civil War Artillery at Gettysburg

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ISBN13: 9780977712502
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There were over 600 artillery pieces at Gettysburg. The guns were managed and operated by over 14,000 men. In three days over 50,000 rounds were fired. What affect did artillery have on this famous battle? How efficiently were the guns used? What were the strengths and weaknesses on each side? “Civil War Artillery At Gettysburg” answers these questions and many more. Using accessible descriptions, this work details the state-of-the-art of this “long arm” as it existed at the time of the battle. It is an informative overview of field artillery in general at the same time as using the battle of Gettysburg to illustrate artillery technology. For it was Gettysburg when the artillery branch of both armies had matured to the point where its organization would stay fairly unchanged for the remainder of the war. Both armies prior to Gettysburg had neither the same mix of guns nor, more importantly, the same structure of organization as it did at this battle. The effects were telling. “This book is an artillery ‘buff’s’ delight…The work meticulously examines the forming of the respective artillery arms of the two armies; the organization; artillery technology; guns; equipment and animals constituting that arm; ammunition; artillery operations; the artillerymen and, in spite of everything, actions of the guns on July 2 and 3….The work is perfect for someone seeking more data than found in most general histories of the battle…Nicely illustrated to supplement the text, the succinctly written technical details of ballistics, projectile composition and affect of technology for battlefield lethality will prove in a similar way useful and exciting for anyone captivated by the guns of Gettysburg.” Book review by B. F. Cooling, The Civil War Courier “Moderately than being a dull treatise, ‘Artillery at Gettysburg’…proves to be an engaging book… Cole explains the benefits and liabilities of each piece of artiillery….His use of photographs, diagrams, and maps are excellent and integrate seamlessly into the text….Not only does it provide an explanation for why events unfolded the way they did , it helps provide an explanation for how they unfolded.” Book review by Maj. James Gates, USAF, Military Review “No other modern book on Civil War artillery of this size is as detailed…as this book is generally…The writer’s broad approach to the whole subject of artillery tactics shine when he compares and contrasts several artillery incidents at Gettysburg that better provide an explanation for what was going on at the time….This book is essential for all those interested in Civil War artillery, 19th century artillery, or just the battle of Gettysburg. Highly recommended.” Book review by Peter A. Frandsen, The Artilleryman “I found Civil War Artillery at Gettysburg to be an informative and well written account of the ‘long-arm’ at Gettysburg. The book is very well-illustrated with maps and photos right through. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to our readers.” Book review by James N. Vogler, Jr., Editor-in-Chief, Confederate Veteran Philip Cole was born and raised in Gettysburg and currently resides near there. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and graduate of Penn State University. Cole is a licensed battlefield guide at Gettysburg National Military Park.
ISBN13: 9780977712502
Condition: New
Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!

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