This fully illustrated study assesses the fighting techniques, armament, and combat record of the Union and Confederate sharpshooters who clashed in battles and sieges throughout the American Civil War.
During the American Civil War, the Union and the Confederacy both fielded units of sharpshooters. Sometimes equipped with firearms no better than those of their infantry brethren, they fought in a manner reminiscent of Napoleonic-era light infantry. Siege warfare placed a premium on marksmanship and the sharpshooter became indispensable as they could drive artillerymen from their guns. They could also become expert scouts and, for the Confederacy, impressive raiders--one raid netted almost 250 prisoners. Initially, Union marksmen enjoyed the upper hand, but as the Confederates began raising and training their own sharpshooters, they proved themselves as worthy opponents. In this study, Gary Yee, an expert in firearms of the period, assesses the role played by sharpshooters in three bloody clashes at the height of the American Civil War--the battle of Fredericksburg, the siege of Vicksburg, and the siege of Battery Wagner.
Автор: Yee Wong Herbert Название: Summer Days and Nights ISBN: 0805090789 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780805090789 Издательство: Holtzbrink(MPS)/MPS Цена: 1838.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
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On a hot summer day, a little girl finds ways to entertain herself and stay cool. She catches a butterfly, sips lemonade, jumps in a pool, and goes on a picnic. At night, she sees an owl in a tree and a frog in a pond, and hears leaves rustling. Before long, she's fast asleep, dreaming about more summer days and summer nights.
As with his earlier books featuring this spunky little girl, Wong Herbert Yee's focus is on appreciating the small but special details that define a season.
Автор: Khawsiama, Khin Maung Yee Название: Towards a ludu theology ISBN: 3034314167 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783034314169 Издательство: Peter Lang Рейтинг: Цена: 13286.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The people in Myanmar have faced socio-politico-economic crises under the military civil-turned regime since 1962. This book attempts to develop a theological response to the suffering (dukkha) of people (Ludu). By transferring the Korean Minjung Theology into the Myanmar context a "Ludu Theology" is evolved.
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