American Civil War Railroad Tactics

Author : Robert R. Hodges,Robert R. Hodges Jr.
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009-08-18
Category : History
ISBN : IND:30000124584412

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American Civil War Railroad Tactics by Robert R. Hodges,Robert R. Hodges Jr. Pdf

Osprey's study of the battles fought on America's railroads during the Civil War 91861-1865). The American Civil War was the world's first full-blown 'railroad war'. The well-developed network in the North was of great importance in serving the Union army's logistic needs over long distances, and the sparser resources of the South were proportionately even more important. Both sides invested great efforts in raiding and wrecking enemy railroads and defending and repairing their own, and battles often revolved around strategic rail junctions. Robert Hodges reveals the thrilling chases and pitched battles that made the railroad so dangerous and resulted in a surprisingly high casualty rate. He describes the equipment and tactics used by both sides and the vital supporting elements - maintenance works, telegraph lines, fuel and water supplies, as well as garrisoned blockhouses to protect key points. Full-color illustrations bring the fast-paced action to life in this fascinating read; a must-have volume for both rail and Civil War enthusiasts.

Author : Robert R. Hodges Jr.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782002123

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American Civil War Railroad Tactics by Robert R. Hodges Jr. Pdf

The American Civil War was the world's first full-blown 'railroad war'. The well-developed network in the North was of great importance in serving the Union armies' logistic needs over long distances, and the sparser resources of the South were proportionately even more important. Both sides invested great efforts in raiding and wrecking enemy railroads and defending and repairing their own, and battles often revolved around strategic rail junctions. Robert Hodges reveals the thrilling chases and pitched battles that made the railroad so dangerous and resulted in a surprisingly high casualty rate. He describes the equipment and tactics used by both sides and the vital supporting elements – maintenance works, telegraph lines, fuel and water supplies, as well as garrisoned blockhouses to protect key points. Full-colour illustrations bring the fast-paced action to life in this fascinating read; a must-have volume for rail and Civil War enthusiasts.

Author : Dr. Christopher R. Gabel
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782895695

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Railroad Generalship: Foundations Of Civil War Strategy [Illustrated Edition] by Dr. Christopher R. Gabel Pdf

Includes 4 figures, 13 maps and 4 tables. Renowned Military Historian Dr Christopher Gabel investigates the effects of the Railroad on the strategies employed by both the Union and Confederate Generals of the Civil War. According to an old saying, “amateurs study tactics: professionals study logistics.” Any serious student of the military profession will know that logistics constantly shape military affairs and sometimes even dictate strategy and tactics. This excellent monograph by Dr. Christopher Gabel shows that the appearance of the steam-powered railroad had enormous implications for military logistics, and thus for strategy, in the American Civil War. Not surprisingly, the side that proved superior in “railroad generalship,” or the utilization of the railroads for military purposes, was also the side that won the war.

Author : Christopher Richard Gabel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Generals
ISBN : OCLC:58550632

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Railroad Generalship by Christopher Richard Gabel Pdf

Author : Christopher R. Gabel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1437923097

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Railroad Generalship by Christopher R. Gabel Pdf

Logistics constantly shape military affairs and sometimes even dictate strategy and tactics. This monograph shows that the appearance of the steam-powered railroad had enormous implications for military logistics, and thus for strategy, in the American Civil War. Not surprisingly, the side that proved superior in ¿railroad generalship,¿ or the utilization of the railroads for military purposes, was also the side that won the war. Maps, tables and figures.

Author : John E. Clark, Jr.
Publisher : LSU Press
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780807130155

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Railroads in the Civil War by John E. Clark, Jr. Pdf

By the time of the Civil War, the railroads had advanced to allow the movement of large numbers of troops even though railways had not yet matured into a truly integrated transportation system. Gaps between lines, incompatible track gauges, and other vexing impediments remained in both the North and South. As John E. Clark explains in this compelling study, the skill with which Union and Confederate war leaders met those problems and utilized the rail system to its fullest potential was an essential ingredient for ultimate victory.

Author : Edwin P. Alexander
Publisher : Random House Value Publishing
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : UVA:X004944294

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Civil War Railroads & Models by Edwin P. Alexander Pdf

Author : Thomas Weber
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786254399

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The Northern Railroads In The Civil War, 1861-1865 by Thomas Weber Pdf

“Time has been very good to Thomas Weber’s Northern Railroads in the Civil War, 1861-1865. First published by Columbia University Press in 1952, it has been out of print since the 1970s, but never out of demand. It has emerged as the premier account of the impact of the railroads on the American Civil War and vice versa. Not only did the railroads materially help the north to victory through movement of troops and materiel, but the war materially changed the way railroads were built, run, financed, and organized in the crucial years following the war.”-Print ed. “...eminently worthy of study by those interested in either railroads or the Civil War.” - Robert Selph Henry, New York Times Book Review “Thomas Weber’s study of northern railroads during the Civil War remains the obvious treatment of an important topic. His analysis rests on solid research and leaves no doubt that the North’s excellent use of railroads contributed significantly to Union victory.”—Gary W. Gallagher “Thomas Weber’s... analysis rests on solid research and leaves no doubt that the North’s excellent use of railroads contributed significantly to Union victory.”—Gary W. Gallagher

Author : Dr. Christopher R. Gabel
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782895701

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Rails To Oblivion: The Decline Of Confederate Railroads In The Civil War [Illustrated Edition] by Dr. Christopher R. Gabel Pdf

Includes 2 charts, 7 maps, 7 figures and 5 Illustrations. Renowned Military Historian Dr Christopher Gabel charts the decline of the Confederate Railways system that was to spell ultimate doom to the outnumbered soldiers of the Southern states. Military professionals need always to recognize the centrality of logistics to military operations. In this booklet, Dr. Christopher R. Gabel provides a companion piece to his “Railroad Generalship” which explores the same issues from the other side of the tracks, so to speak. “Rails to Oblivion” shows that neither brilliant generals nor valiant soldiers can, in the long run, overcome the effects of a neglected and deteriorating logistics system. Moreover, the cumulative effect of mundane factors such as metal fatigue, mechanical friction, and accidents in the civilian workplace can contribute significantly to the outcome of a war. And no matter how good some thing or idea may look on paper, or how we delude ourselves, we and our soldiers must live with, and die in, reality. War is a complex business. This booklet explores some of the facets of war that often escape the notice of military officers, and as COL Jerry Morelock intimated in his foreword to “Railroad Generalship,” these facets decide who wins and who loses.

Author : George B. Abdill
Publisher : New York : Bonanza Books
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Railroads
ISBN : STANFORD:36105037992141

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Civil War Railroads by George B. Abdill Pdf

True story of railroads and men in the Civil War.

Author : Tamra Orr
Publisher : Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781612283630

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The Railroad and the Civil War (1860s) by Tamra Orr Pdf

The Civil War tore a hole in the country, creating a wound that was almost impossible to heal. At a time when the two sides of the nation were still struggling to accept the war’s casualties, something else came along to unite the county again. It was the Transcontinental Railroad—a line of train tracks stretching from one side of the war–torn country to the next. Read about the battle to find the best route for the rails, and discover how laborers survived drilling through mountain peaks and the onslaught of winter blizzards. Meet the people who persevered to accomplish this railroad, including the determined Mormon workers, the Irish immigrants, and thousands of Chinese workers. Also find out about the scandals and the huge impact of the rails on the lives of countless Native Americans.

Author : Paddy Griffith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : United States
ISBN : WISC:89062321575

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Rally Once Again by Paddy Griffith Pdf

Author : George B. Abdill
Publisher : New York : Bonanza Books
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Railroads
ISBN : UOM:39015006097052

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Civil War Railroads by George B. Abdill Pdf

True story of railroads and men in the Civil War.

Author : George Edgar Turner
Publisher : Bison Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 0803294239

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Victory Rode the Rails by George Edgar Turner Pdf

Early in the Civil War both the North and South were confronted with an entirely new problem in logistics. George Edgar Turner writes: "It began to appear that important railroad junction points were to become major military objec-tives." Victory Rode the Rails portrays the decisive military advantage enjoyed by the side that controlled the railroads. Turner was a retired lawyer and insurance executive when his book was first published in 1953. It "remains the best introduction to the subject of railroads and military operations during the Civil War," says Gary Gallagher in presenting this book to a new audience.

Author : Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 3030 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781851096824

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American Civil War [6 volumes] by Spencer C. Tucker Pdf

This expansive, multivolume reference work provides a broad, multidisciplinary examination of the Civil War period ranging from pre-Civil War developments and catalysts such as the Mexican-American War to the rebuilding of the war-torn nation during Reconstruction. The Civil War was undoubtedly the most important and seminal event in 19th-century American history. Students who understand the Civil War have a better grasp of the central dilemmas in the American historical narrative: states rights versus federalism, freedom versus slavery, the role of the military establishment, the extent of presidential powers, and individual rights versus collective rights. Many of these dilemmas continue to shape modern society and politics. This comprehensive work facilitates both detailed reading and quick referencing for readers from the high school level to senior scholars in the field. The exhaustive coverage of this encyclopedia includes all significant battles and skirmishes; important figures, both civilian and military; weapons; government relations with Native Americans; and a plethora of social, political, cultural, military, and economic developments. The entries also address the many events that led to the conflict, the international diplomacy of the war, the rise of the Republican Party and the growing crisis and stalemate in American politics, slavery and its impact on the nation as a whole, the secession crisis, the emergence of the "total war" concept, and the complex challenges of the aftermath of the conflict.