The Army of Northern VirginiaOn the 27 June, 1862, with the American Civil War already a year old, General Robert E. Lee assumed personal command of troops engaged in driving the Federal Army of the Potomac out of Richmond – troops which would henceforth be known as The Army of Northern Virginia. Philip Katcher explores in absorbing detail all aspects of the army, including infantry, cavalry, artillery, technical and medical corps, paying particular attention to equipment, weapons and uniforms. Contemporary and museum photographs, together with the author's expert text, combine to a paint a vivid and accurate picture of what life was like for the average confederate soldier. |
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User Review - Bpolybius - LibraryThingA valuable study of the Army of Northern Virginia from, essentially, a technical point of view. The uniforms of officers instead of their military virtues and failings are the study here. Professional ... Read full review
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| Title | The Army of Northern Virginia |
| Author | Philip Katcher |
| Illustrated by | Michael Youens |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing, 2012 |
| ISBN | 1782001484, 9781782001485 |
| Length | 48 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / General History / Military / General History / United States / 19th Century Technology & Engineering / Military Science |
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