The Sharpshooters

Author : Edward G. Longacre
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612348070

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The Sharpshooters by Edward G. Longacre Pdf

Recruited as sharpshooters and clothed in distinctive uniforms with green trim, the hand-picked regiment of the Ninth New Jersey Volunteer Infantry was renowned and admired far and wide. The only New Jersey regiment to reenlist for the duration of the Civil War at the close of its initial three-year term, the Ninth saw action in forty-two battles and engagements across three states. Throughout the South, the regiment broke up enemy camps and supply depots, burned bridges, and destroyed railroad tracks to thwart Confederate movements. Members of the Ninth also suffered disease and starvation as POWs at the notorious Andersonville prison camp in Georgia. Recruited largely from socially conservative cities and villages in northern and central New Jersey, the Ninth Volunteer Infantry consisted of men with widely differing opinions about the Union and their enemy. Edward G. Longacre unearths these complicated political and social views, tracing the history of this esteemed regiment before, during, and after the war—from recruitment at Camp Olden to final operations in North Carolina.

Author : George F Skipworth
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780359812400

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The Simpering, North Dakota, Literary Society - I. The Sharpshooters of Simpering by George F Skipworth Pdf

Author : Alden C. Ellis, Jr.
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786488209

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The Massachusetts Andrew Sharpshooters by Alden C. Ellis, Jr. Pdf

Named for Massachusetts governor John Albion Andrew--who prevented these two companies from joining the nationalized Berdan's sharp-shooters so that their families could continue to receive state aid--the Andrew Sharpshooters often transferred from unit to unit as the need for their unique, long-range shooting skills changed. This first chronicle of the Massachusetts Andrew Sharpshooters details their day-to-day activities and their courageous service at Seven Pines, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and numerous other Civil War battles. Thorough historical and genealogical information on every man who served in the unit completes this study of these significant but overlooked foot soldiers.

Author : Gerald L. Earley
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786453023

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The Second United States Sharpshooters in the Civil War by Gerald L. Earley Pdf

The Second United States Sharpshooters was a hodgepodge regiment, composed of companies raised in several New England states. The regiment was trained for a specific mission and armed with specially ordered breech-loading target rifles. This book covers the origin, recruitment, training, and battle record of the regiment and features 32 photographs, four battlefield maps, and a regimental roster.

Author : Roy Martin Marcot
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Sharps rifle
ISBN : 9780811702713

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U.S. Sharpshooters by Roy Martin Marcot Pdf

Action-packed account of the legendary 1st and 2nd U.S. SharpShooters Based on diaries, letters, and other firsthand sources Photos of the men as well as their uniforms, equipment, and firearms plus paintings by acclaimed Civil War artist Don Troiani This detailed and beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Col. Hiram Berdan's brilliant conception: the U.S. SharpShooters, a specialized 2-regiment unit of marksmen recruited from the farming and backwoods communities of the North. Known for their distinctive green uniforms, Sharps breech-loading rifles, and risky tactics, the SharpShooters fought at battles such as the Peninsula, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and the Wilderness. The book covers their training, tactics, and weapons and is a must-have for Civil War enthusiasts and anyone interested in the history of special forces.

Author : Captain C. A. Stevens
Publisher : BIG BYTE BOOKS
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Berdan's United States Sharpshooters in the Army of the Potomac by Captain C. A. Stevens Pdf

Dispensing 52-caliber death at long distance was their specialty and it made them a favorite target. With their Colts, Sharps, and Whitworth globe rifles, led by one of the world's premier marksmen, Berdan's sharpshooters played an important role at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, Brandy Station, and many other battles. Here is the complete history of this unique cadre of men and how they prosecuted their unique brand of warfare from 1861 to 1865. Engineer, inventor, military officer, world-renowned marksman, and commanding colonel of the United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiments during the American Civil War, Hiram Berdan's story and that of his men are little-known today. Yet it is one of the most compelling, exciting, and important stories of the war. Berdan's regiments played a pivotal role in delaying Confederate attacks at Devil's Den and the Peach Orchard at the Battle of Gettysburg. Charles N. Race, of Company K, was one of the youngest soldiers in the Union service, having mustered in 1862 at the age of 14, and was the only Berdan Sharpshooter of the original members remaining as a sharpshooter until the end of the war, July 17, 1865 After the war, Hiram Berdan invented the Berdan rifle, Berdan primer, and other weapons. For the first time, this long-out-of-print book is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE or download a sample.

Author : Benjamin Perley Poore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1859
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OSU:32435055432652

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Aurora, Or, The Sharpshooters' Scout by Benjamin Perley Poore Pdf

Author : Gary Yee
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-15
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781508186496

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Sharpshooters by Gary Yee Pdf

Sharpshooters are much more than skilled marksmen. They must be stealthy and patient, willing to sit hidden in uncomfortable places for hours, and much more. This instructive volume highlights the different weapons, ammunitions, and other equipment favored by various sharpshooters, their benefits and shortcomings, and their development. Readers will also enjoy learning about the favored tactics and ruses used by these eagle-eyed warriors. A list of notable sharpshooters and snipers highlights their fascinating feats as well as the wars in which they participated and country affiliations. Tales of tremendous adventures will keep readers engrossed and eagerly flipping pages.

Author : Martin Pegler
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849089975

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Sniper by Martin Pegler Pdf

Following the success of Out of Nowhere: A History of the Military Sniper, sniper expert Martin Pegler gives us an in-depth study of the emergence of American rifleman, sharpshooter and sniper, examining the evolution of the rifle in America from the earliest firearms of the 15th century to the highly accurate sniping rifles of the 21st century. Pegler analyses the technological development of the rifle, sighting systems and ammunition and uses contemporary accounts to describe how the use of the rifle during the Revolutionary War, Civil War and the conflicts of the 20th and 21st centuries have impacted on US military history. This detailed account concludes with a study of the American sniper in modern warfare, including Afghanistan and the ongoing conflict in Iraq, providing an overview of the march of weapons technology, as well as an unusual insight into the lives and the motives of the men who used them.

Author : George Grenville Benedict
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : United States
ISBN : WISC:89062343298

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Vermont in the Civil War by George Grenville Benedict Pdf

Author : Minnesota. Board of Commissioners on Publication of History of Minnesota in Civil and Indian Wars
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 888 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Dakota Indians
ISBN : CHI:37373592

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Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars, 1861-1865: History of the organization and services of Minnesota troops. 1st ed.] 1890 by Minnesota. Board of Commissioners on Publication of History of Minnesota in Civil and Indian Wars Pdf

Author : Minnesota. Board of Commissioners on Publication of History of Minnesota in Civil and Indian Wars
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 898 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Dakota Indians
ISBN : UOM:39015027067993

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Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars, 1861-1865 by Minnesota. Board of Commissioners on Publication of History of Minnesota in Civil and Indian Wars Pdf

Author : Board of Commissioners
Publisher : Minnesota Historical Society
Page : 1722 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0873515196

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Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 2 Vols by Board of Commissioners Pdf

A handsome and critical addition to the library of every historian, genealogist, and Civil War buff, this rare two-volume set is the official record of Minnesota's participation in the Civil and Dakota Wars. Published in two parts in the 1890s and written by the men who fought in battle, Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars contains regimental rosters (names lists with ages, muster dates, transfers, and remarks) as well as detailed narratives describing the wartime service of each regiment, battery, battalion, and brigade--their marches, campaigns, battles, surrenders, wounded lists, furloughs, reenlistments, and return to Minnesota. Letters, telegrams, and descriptions related to the development of the Dakota War, including dispatches written from the field, offer a personal face to this wartime history. Included for the first time is a 144-page index to all the regimental rosters, making this an invaluable research tool. Together, these volumes are the essential reference for Minnesota's troops and their campaigns.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 872 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UBBE:UBBE-00143857

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Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars by Anonim Pdf

Author : Philip Katcher
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2002-10-18
Category : History
ISBN : 1841764639

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Sharpshooters of the American Civil War 1861–65 by Philip Katcher Pdf

When the American Civil War (1861-1865) broke out, both Confederate and Union experts decided that specialized sharpshooter units should be formed. These highly trained marksmen served in a front-line role and, due to the technological developments of the 1850s, were equipped with weapons that could guarantee greater accuracy over increased range than traditional muskets. This title examines the recruitment, training, tactics and deployment of sharpshooters from both sides of the conflict. It also takes a close look at the specialized personal weaponry of the sharpshooter, the rifle and its accoutrements, as well as the sharpshooters' unique insignia and identification patches.