Nevertheless, the books on this list are, indeed, my alltime favorites cherished works that. The civil war was fought all over the united states, although mainly in the south. Issues of conscription, desertion, african american regiments, and prisoners of war are covered. An au of the sequel trilogys star war told from the academic perspective of a historical text. The lost regiment is a series of science fiction novels written by william r. These were ships that were protected by steel or iron armor plates. Best civil war fiction score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Firing lines that were much more than a hundred yards apart could not inflict very much damage on each other, and so troops which were to make an attack would be massed together, elbow to elbow. Alcotts wonderful autobiographical novel about her experiences as a wartime nurse. This countrys bloodiest war, the civil war killed more americans than all other wars from the american revolution through the korean war. Riders of the purple sage, zane greys bestknown novel, was originally published in 1912. I was just wondering what are some of you guys favorite books on the civil war.
The guns of the south by harry turtledove goodreads. Pages in category american civil war novels the following 81 pages are in this category, out of 81 total. Time life book set the civil war is a beautiful set of books depicting the history of the civil war. The lives of convict and runaway, spy and journalist, and friend and lover ride on the dramatic combat of.
Warmans civil war weapons offers civil war enthusiasts a listing of more than 100 weapons and military vehicles, featured in 400 stunning fullcolor photos. As the galaxy darkens, garm bel iblis and gilad pellaeon broker an uneasy alliance to hold back the night. Lee at the headquarters of the army of northern virginia. Civil war soldiers were known to make juryrigged explosives using assortments of fuses. Oct 28, 2006 warmans civil war weapons by graham smith. The american civil war was fought on the verge of a military revolution in small arms. Before we dive into the books lets just get a little background and information about the civil war itself. Apr, 2011 the history books can tell us much about the trauma of war, but for those who prefer the emotional truths that can be conveyed by a good novel, here are 10 classic stories of the us civil war.
A life on the frontier of a new america, a new biography of general george armstrong custer that radically changes our view of the man and his turbulent times. For our latest newsstandonly special issue, the civil war almanac, we asked a panel of civil war historiansj. The production ability of northern industry, coupled with massive importations of arms by both sides, led to a surplus of civil war era small arms that existed well into the second decade of the twentieth century. The history books can tell us much about the trauma of war, but for those who prefer the emotional truths that can be conveyed by a good novel, here are. The book details the pistols, revolvers, carbines, rifles, longarms, artillery, swords and edged weapons used in the conflict, and reveals fascinating stories and facts about each type. He also served for over 15 years as a military reservist in both infantry and. Full of drawings, diagrams, as well as actual photographs of each gun, usually accompanied by an original photo of a soldier or person holding the weapons as well as photos of the original. There were old standbys like the famous bowie knife, as well as advanced weapons like the whitworth rifle.
Its no surprise creative geniuses of the day tried to come up with outsidethebox methods of killing the enemy. To commemorate the occasion, weve compiled a list of some of the most noteworthy. Aug 01, 2016 here are 100 of the best civil war books every writtenboth fiction and nonfiction. Realizing that i have been lacking in my fiction reading over the past. Examples of civil war rifles sharps rifle spencer rifle springfield model 1861 henry rifle of all of the civil war weapons the rifled musket was the most widely used weapon of the entire war and in fact more than 90% of the casualties during the war were.
It is absolutely uniquewithout question the most fascinating civil war novel i have. The american civil war, fought between the union and confederate forces, took place from 1861 to 1865. Karen abbott, the pioneer of sizzle history, according to usa today, tells the spellbinding true story of four women who risked everything to. Even now, weapons from the era are occasionally discovered. Jul 03, 2015 i was just wondering what are some of you guys favorite books on the civil war. Covers all weapons including hand guns, muskets, rifles, carbines, etc. From there, i began grabbing everything i could find, both fiction and nonfiction, and i now have a library.
American front the great war, book 1 by harry turtledove mass market. In this title, readers will examine the weapons large and smallused by both union and confederate forces in the war. The civil war era, one of the ugliest periods in american history, has produced some of the most fascinating and heartbreaking books, both novels and historical accounts. In this section you will find information about then new weapons, such as iron clad ships, the gatling gun, observation balloons, repeating rifles, and the submarine. Graham smith is a writer and editor who has worked in senior positions in a number of specialist publishers. They were nearly impossible to sink with conventional weapons and forever changed the way ships were used in battle. Northern and southern civil war strategies and weaponry 18611865 2. This is a detailed survey, replete with photographs and diagrams, of the field artillery used by both sides in the civil war. The civil war was the first major war that involved ironclad ships. More than three million americans fought in the civil war and over six hundred thousand. The cooperation of public and private collections and institutions brings you neverbeforepublished images and stories that.
United states history civil war, 18611865 include extended shelves you can also browse an alphabetical list from this subject or from. The american civil war continues to be one of the most significant events in us history. The plot revolves around a union army regiment and an artillery battery from the american civil war which get transported to an alien world. Display an image depicting some aspect of civil war weapons or medicine for. Five years ago, i learned something surprising about myself. Recommended books for children on slavery and the civil war period. More than three million americans fought in the civil war and over six hundred thousand men, or two war is a driver for technological change, and the evolution of weapons can be seen by studying the design of the civil war weapons cataloged in this attractive. American civil war weapons for sale at online auction.
In the wake of the hosnian cataclysm, the first orders relentless advance claims more and more of the galaxy with each passing day. For that reason i have compiled a collection of historical fiction for the civil war. Infantry tactics at the time of the civil war were based on the use of the smoothbore musket, a weapon of limited range and accuracy. American civil war weapons for sale at online auction rare. Historical fiction for the civil war startsateight. War deaths in thousands for example, 620,000 died in the civil war 3. Read biographies on famous women nurses and write a book report or deliver. Both the confederate and union forces were armed with a combination of weapons on their last legs and new items that became the forefathers of modern artillery, including cavalry swords and sabers.
Navigate to the global search form search landmark. Engaging text introduces readers to the new ironclad ships and submarines built for battle and the roles they played in military campaigns. Men with strange accents and oddlymottled clothing approach confederate general robert e. The weapons of the confederate soldiers and union army, a commanding presence 140 years ago, are among todays most revered collectibles. Civil war small arms, all about weapons used during the conflict. Hulbert, james marten, and amy murrell taylorfor their opinions on a variety of popular topics, including the war s most overrated and underratred commanders, top turning points, most influential women, and best depictions on film. A fictional so far history of the second american civil war. Civil war books, periodicals about the men, battles, and. Potters famous civil war prehistory begins with the end of the mexicanamerican war and the wilmot proviso. Those who appreciate a solid overview will find much to. By december of 1864, arms were no longer in short supply. In paperback for the first time, the book provides technical descriptions of the artillery bore, weight, range, etc. These developments, potter explains, plunged the nation into years of sectional debate that erupted at various times and places, and ultimately in 1861, in secession.
The civil war was fought between the united states of american and the confederate states of america. Like any good war history book, the civil war books on this list take a deep dive not only into the untold horrors of warfare, but also the perspectives, personalities, and motivations behind it, as well as the ramifications. Weapons there were many changes to the armament and science of war warfare that occurred during the american civil war. The use of newer, more efficient means of killing coupled with poor hygiene and. Examples of civil war rifles sharps rifle spencer rifle springfield model 1861 henry rifle of all of the civil war weapons the rifled musket was the most widely used weapon of the entire war and in fact more than 90% of the casualties during the war were caused by rifles, this figure also includes civil war pistols. This noteworthy addition to the literature of the civil war presents a starkly realistic picture, mostly from the lower ranks, that is reminiscent of the outlook of gis in more recent wars. Of these, perhaps none is more infamous than the gatling gun. Many weapons were used in the the civil war from knives to swords along with a variety of firearms, including rifles, pistols, muskets, and repeating weapons. Timelife books presents echoes of glory an extraordinary, threevolume collection using the enduring relies of the north and south. This essential overview of the legendary guns and armsmakers of the civil war era includes. More than 3 million men served in the union and confederate militaries during the civil war. Civil war weapons and equipment follows a soldier, gunner, and cavalryman from their enlistment to their eventual deployment in the field. David hacker, a demographic historian, questions the commonly held number of 620,000 total deaths, making a claim for a number up to 850,000a number that far exceeds the combined total of all fatalities in americas history.
A sweeping novel that resounds with the gallantry, treachery, and intrigue of the ironclad ship campaigns of the civil war. Warmans civil war weapons american civil war forums. It was released in the united states on september 22, 1992. Feb 01, 2016 for that reason i have compiled a collection of historical fiction for the civil war.
At first, many officers and men were bewildered by their drills. Weapons of the civil war by matthew kent, north carolina state university, 20 war is a driving force behind innovation and invention, and every change or advancement in weapons technology impacts the tactics and the style of warfare utilized at the time. Trying to name the top dozen civil war books of all time is, admittedly, a brazen act on my part. Describes weapons used during the american civil war, including those used by the cavalry, the infantry, and the navy, and examines the effectiveness of each weapon on the battlefield. This is not really a lincoln book so much as it is a complex analysis.
Modern cartridge rifles like the spencer repeating carbine. While most books about the civil war are historical retrospectives written by historians many years after the fact, a diary from dixie was actually written. She also served as a scout and a nurse during the civil war. Shermans 1865 carolinas campaign receives scant attention from most civil war historians, largely because it was overshadowed by the army of northern virginias final battles. Primary source text and period photographs bring the battlefield camps. As they changed, the whole method of fighting would have to change with it. In an extraordinary saga of nations locked in war, master storyteller harry turtledove examines a very different world war iione which erupts eleven months earlier, and over czechoslovakia rather than poland. I picked this up today at a gun show where i was hunting for a little childs. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war monitor. The lives of convict and runaway, spy and journalist, and friend and lover ride on the dramatic combat of the armored giants. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. The guns of the south is an alternate history novel set during the american civil war by harry turtledove.
It was released in the united states on september 22. During the war, a variety of weapons were used on both sides. He has written and edited many books on military technology and history, including. Dec 27, 2010 trying to name the top dozen civil war books of all time is, admittedly, a brazen act on my part. They cover several aspects of the time period, including a few that cover events leading up to the war, and a few, like beloved, about peoples lives after it. In january 1864, the confederate states is on the verge of losing the civil war against the united states.
Elsewhere, the seach will be visibly opened after this button is selected. When war broke out, some men had already served with volunteer units. Civil war weapons main weapons in the civil war civil. The whitworth was invented in england prior to the war, but due to its cost it did not receive much use until the confederates began using it as a sniper rifle during the civil war. Ok, so not that much of a spoiler, i think thats on the cover.
Not all the weapons used during the civil war were shiny new inventions, however. The american civil war 18611865 occurred during an age of industrial revolution, when some of historys wackiest inventions were made. This volume traces their recruitment, training, battle tactics, weapons, food and clothing, and medical care during the long struggle. The 35th maine infantry regiment and the 44th new york light artillery battery are being. Civil war books, periodicals about the men, battles, and weapons. The men call their organization america will break or awb. Somewhat implausible tale of a teenager helping smuggle guns to.
While most books about the civil war are historical retrospectives written by historians many years after the fact, a diary from dixie was actually written during the course of the war. Rowlands book is a vital contribution to our thinking on naval affairs in the. In the book, the dog bucks comfortable life is upended when gold is discovered in. These weapons include edged weapons such as knives, swords, and bayonets, firearms such as, rifledmuskets, breech loaders and repeating weapons, various field guns such as artillery, and new weapons such as the early grenade. Here are 100 of the best civil war books every writtenboth fiction and nonfiction. This story of a gunslinging avenger who saves a beautiful young woman from. The top 10 civil war novels from roman legions to medieval mayhem, cavaliers and roundheads to the crushing of ideals in the 20th century, there. If you guys have some non fiction or fiction books that you like feel free to post on this thread. This week marks 150th anniversary of the attack on fort sumter, s. Oct 22, 2014 the top 10 civil war novels from roman legions to medieval mayhem, cavaliers and roundheads to the crushing of ideals in the 20th century, there is fertile ground for drama in civil war robert wilton. The history books can tell us much about the trauma of war, but for those who prefer the emotional truths that can be conveyed by a good novel, here are 10 classic stories of the us civil war. From pulitzer prize and national book awardwinner, t.