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Small Arms at Gettysburg: Infantry and Cavalry Weapons in America's Greatest Battle.
Document Type
Product Review
Author
Source
America's Civil War. Spring2024, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p61-61. 1/2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Subject
*FIREARMS
*WEAPONS
*INFANTRY
*CAVALRY
*WEAPONS systems
*MASS shootings
Language
ISSN
1046-2899
Abstract
"Small Arms at Gettysburg: Infantry and Cavalry Weapons in America's Greatest Battle" by Joseph P. Bilby is a book that examines the weapons used during the Civil War, specifically focusing on the Battle of Gettysburg. The author argues that the Civil War was both the first modern war and the last pre-modern war, making it an ideal case study for comparing different weapons systems. The book explores the variety of weapons used during the war, from swords and muskets to repeating rifles, and discusses how advancements in technology rendered older weapons obsolete. Overall, the book provides valuable insights into the weapons and tactics used in "America's greatest battle." [Extracted from the article]