The American Civil War

by Katcher, Philip

• ISBN13: 9781857533965
• ISBN10: 1857533968
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-03-01
• Publisher: Casemate Pub & Book Dist Llc

Summary

Answering the constant need for efficient shelf reference volumes on the major topics from world history, the Brassey's Almancs will provide a cornucopia of facts and data that will satisfy the most demanding of researchers, historians, writers, battlefield visitors, wargamers and others needing information at their fingertips. Dividing its theme into Reasons for the War, Chronology, The Leading Participants, The Combatant Forces, Weapons and Equipment, and Aids to Further Study, each title will include reference to websites, films and videos as well as basic data on the leading characters, weaponry and the prominent events of the conflict. Relevant photographs and maps, plus extensive indexing will provide added value. Its Civil War changed America before it evolved into the world's first lone superpower; it is studied worldwide for its military and political significance. This is the first Brassey's Almanac title. A volume on The Peninsular War is also in preparation.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Causes of Conflict	7	(18)
Chronology	25	(68)
The Participants	93	(36)
The Combatant Forces	129	(44)
The United States	129	(25)
The United States Army	137	(12)
The United States Navy	149	(5)
The United States Marine Corps	154	(1)
The Revenue Marine Cutter Service	154	(1)
The Confederate States	154	(19)
The Confederate Army	162	(4)
The Confederate Navy	166	(5)
The Confederate Marine Corps	171	(2)
Weapons and Equipment	173	(22)
The United States Army	173	(11)
The United States Navy	184	(2)
The United States Marine Corps	186	(1)
The Confederate Army	186	(6)
The Confederate Navy	192	(1)
The Confederate Marine Corps	193	(2)
Aids to Further Study	195	(14)
Museums	195	(3)
Books	198	(7)
Magazines	205	(1)
Films and Videos	206	(1)
Web Sites	207	(1)
Annual Re-enactments	208	(1)
Statistical Data	209	(24)
Indexes	233
General Index	233	(1)
Index of Battles	234	(1)
Index of Place Names	235	(3)
Index of Proper Names	238