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The bombardment by Confederate artillery of Fort Sumter on 12 April 1861 was the spark that finally ignited the American Civil War, quickly bringing thousands of eager volunteers for the Union cause. It proved especially easy to raise cavalry, since recruits naively believed that their military duties would be easier than in the infantry. This book investigates all aspects of the life and experiences of a Union trooper, covering enlistment, training, uniforms, weapons, cavalry tactics and the discrepancy between the recruit's view of swashbuckling charges and heroic hand-to-hand combat and the less glorious reality.
Philip Katcher was born in Los Angeles, California, to parents involved in the film industry. He was educated at the University of Maryland and served in the US Army in Vietnam. He has also been an active participant in living history activities, especially in the 18th and 19th century periods. He has written a number of books on various periods of US military history and presently is editor/publisher of Military Images Magazine. Richard Hook was born in 1938 and trained at Reigate College of Art. After national service with 1st Bn, Queen's Royal Regiment, he became art editor of the much-praised magazine Finding Out during the 1960s. He has worked as a freelance illustrator ever since, earning an international reputation particularly for his deep knowledge of Native American material culture; and has illustrated more than 50 Osprey titles. Richard is married and lives in Sussex.
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Librería: Bookmans, Tucson, AZ, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Good. Hook, Richard Ilustrador. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. Nº de ref. del artículo: mon0002367172
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Librería: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Hook, Richard Ilustrador. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Nº de ref. del artículo: 00070260548
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Librería: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Hook, Richard Ilustrador. Good condition. Number 13. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Nº de ref. del artículo: K13B-02572
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Librería: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Hook, Richard Ilustrador. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Nº de ref. del artículo: S_407106828
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Librería: Boomer's Books, Weare, NH, Estados Unidos de America
Softcover. Condición: Very Good+. Hook, Richard Ilustrador. Reprint. All our Osprey books are crisp clean and tight. They may have yellowing or sunning on the spines which is typical of this series. Cover art may vary from our copy to that shown on a site like Amazon - unless the rewrite is a whole new book with a different series number, THE CONTENTS IS THE SAME. Old retail price stickers may be present. Books in our inventory may show light rubbing to finish or light shelf and edge wear (We are an open shop). Worse defects will be noted at the beginning of the description. Nº de ref. del artículo: 34806
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Librería: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Hook, Richard Ilustrador. Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within 0.45. Nº de ref. del artículo: bk1855324628xvz189zvxgdd
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Librería: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Hook, Richard Ilustrador. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 0.45. Nº de ref. del artículo: 1855324628-2-3
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Librería: Dorothy Meyer - Bookseller, Batavia, IL, Estados Unidos de America
trade paperback. Condición: fine. Hook, Richard Ilustrador. NOT an ex library book. 64 pages including the index. Book with white background is different than the stock image. Nº de ref. del artículo: 345436
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Librería: Noble Knight Games, Fitchburg, WI, Estados Unidos de America
Softcover. Condición: Fine. Hook, Richard Ilustrador. Osprey Warrior - American Revolutionary War to American Civil War Union Cavalryman 1861-65 (1995 Edition) (EX)Manufacturer: OspreyProduct Line: Warrior - American Revolutionary War to American Civil WarType: SoftcoverCode: OSPWAR013Copyright Date: 1995Author: Philip KatcherPage Count: 64Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is EX. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:The bombardment by Confederate artillery of Fort Sumter on 12 April 1861 was the spark that finally ignited the American Civil War, quickly bringing thousands of eager volunteers for the Union cause. It proved especially easy to raise cavalry, since recruits naively believed that their military duties would be easier than in the infantry. This book investigates all aspects of the life and experiences of a Union trooper, covering enlistment, training, uniforms, weapons, cavalry tactics and the discrepancy between the recruit's view of swashbuckling charges and heroic hand-to-hand combat and the less glorious reality. Nº de ref. del artículo: 2149458956
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Librería: Stan Clark Military Books, Gettysburg, PA, Estados Unidos de America
Soft cover. Condición: As New. No Jacket. Hook, Richard Ilustrador. 64 pages, photos, color plates, like new in soft covers. Nº de ref. del artículo: CW3179
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