Artillery Hell

Artillery Hell
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Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Total Pages : 172
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ISBN-10 : 0890966230
ISBN-13 : 9780890966235
Rating : 4/5 (235 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Artillery Hell by : Curt Johnson

Download or read book Artillery Hell written by Curt Johnson and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five essays detail the artillery used by both Union and Confederate forces in the Battle of Antietam, near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in September 1862. The core essay was written in 1940 for the National Park Service but first published here. Together they discuss the types and capabilities of the artillery pieces, the problems faced by the commanders, and what can be conjectured about their placement and engagement. Also includes six reports by Union officers just after the battle. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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