Product Description: The epic, bloody struggle of the American Civil War witnessed the use of all the lethal tools of warfare then in existence. In a clearly written, well-documented narrative, this volume explores hand-held firearms, artillery, infantry and cavalry tactics, naval warfare, espionage and terror, and the effectiveness of the strategies of the two sides...read more

Product Description: From basic infantry weapons to large artillery, weapons are what make battles so explosive. Discover the tools of combat involved in some of the most important wars in history.

Describes weapons used by Union and Confederate troops on land and sea during the Civil War, as well as some of the strategies employed by their leaders.

Describes some of the new weapons and devices which both Confederates and Yankees produced during the Civil War making it the first truly 'modern' war in history.