Signed CIVIL War Ordnance Gregory 1st Edition Artillery Ammunition 2011

  
OFFICIAL TITLE: Civil War Ordnance: An Introduction. EDITION: First Edition, September 2011. SUBJECT: American Civil War, Military History, Antique Arms.

TOPIC: Union and Confederate Ordnance, Artillery, Ammunition. SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES: Author Signed, First Edition, Illustrated. CIVIL WAR ORDNANCE: AN INTRODUCTION.

SIGNED FIRST EDITION BY ROBERT H. AN ILLUSTRATED STUDY OF THE WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR. The American Civil War transformed military technology, weapons production, and battlefield logistics. Behind the famous campaigns and commanders stood an enormous network of arsenals, manufacturers, ordnance officers, and soldiers responsible for supplying the weapons and ammunition that shaped the conflict. In Civil War Ordnance: An Introduction, military historian Robert H.

Gregory explores this fascinating material history through an extensive illustrated examination of Union and Confederate ordnance. Published by Potomac Publishing Co. In September 2011, this First Edition is signed by the author directly on the title page, adding a desirable collectible distinction to an already specialized historical reference. FROM RIFLE MUSKETS TO HEAVY ARTILLERY. The study extends beyond the weapons themselves to investigate the systems of production, preparation, packaging, and distribution that supported Civil War armies.

Particular attention is given to the differences and similarities between Union and Confederate ordnance, providing readers with a broader understanding of the material challenges confronting both sides. FOUR MAJOR AREAS OF CIVIL WAR ORDNANCE. The book is organized around four principal subjects. Ordnance Departments: The organizations and military supply systems responsible for equipping Union and Confederate forces.

Small Arms and Ammunition: Rifles, muskets, carbines, revolvers, cartridges, and related equipment. Artillery and Ammunition: Civil War cannon, artillery projectiles, and the specialized ammunition employed by field and other artillery units. Packing Boxes: The containers, packaging methods, and logistical practices used to transport and distribute military ordnance. The discussion of cartridge making and packaging is particularly valuable for readers interested in identifying surviving military artifacts and understanding nineteenth-century ammunition manufacture. AN EXTENSIVELY ILLUSTRATED HISTORICAL REFERENCE.

Containing approximately 350 pages and some 1,200 photographs, sketches, and illustrations, including an eight-page color section, this substantial reference brings together a remarkable range of visual material. The illustrations help document the construction, appearance, and historical use of Civil War weapons, ammunition, and associated equipment. For collectors of military artifacts, such visual documentation provides an important foundation for studying and identifying period ordnance. A SPECIALIZED ADDITION TO A CIVIL WAR COLLECTION.

This signed First Edition will appeal to Civil War historians, militaria collectors, antique firearms researchers, battlefield artifact enthusiasts, military museums, reenactors, and students of nineteenth-century military technology. Its combination of technical subject matter, extensive illustrations, and attention to both Union and Confederate equipment distinguishes it from conventional campaign histories.

The author's signature on the title page adds further interest for collectors seeking signed military-history reference works. Gregory's signature appears directly on the title page. First Edition: Published September 2011 by Potomac Publishing Co. Extensive Illustrations: Approximately 1,200 photographs, sketches, and illustrations.

Color Section: Includes eight pages of color illustrations. Substantial Reference: Approximately 350 pages of specialized military-history research. Union and Confederate Coverage: Examines ordnance systems and equipment employed by both sides. Small Arms: Covers rifle muskets, rifles, carbines, revolvers, and ammunition.

Artillery: Explores Civil War artillery equipment, projectiles, and ammunition. Cartridge Production: Discusses ammunition manufacture and packaging. Military Logistics: Includes ordnance departments, supply systems, and packing boxes. Collector Interest: A specialized reference for historical arms, ammunition, and battlefield artifacts. Please see the photos to assess the item's condition. Additional images are available upon request. International orders are always welcome. Feel free to message us with any questions. Carefully curated by Otto's Books LLC - where history meets humanity.

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