Category: American Civil War
The American Civil War and the Origins of Modern Warfare
A critical review of Edward Hagerman’s study of ideas, organization, and field command Edward Hagerman. The American Civil War and the Origins of Modern Warfare. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1988. Figure 1. 26th New York Infantry at Fort Lyon, Virginia, between 1861 and 1865. Library of Congress, LCCN 2012649362. Why This Book Matters The human…
Field Artillery Carriages
Artillery played a significant role during the Civil War, with innovations in rifling and ammunition making cannons more accurate and deadly. While often overlooked, the carriage was a vital component in the effective deployment and use of these powerful weapons. Despite their heavy appearance, the design of the Civil War-era field artillery carriage provided excellent…
A Review of Steven E. Woodworth’s Jefferson Davis and His Generals: The Failure of Confederate Command in the West.
Jefferson Davis and his Generals: The Failure of Confederate Command in the West. By Steven E. Woodworth. Lawrence: The University Press of Kansas, 1990. ISBN: 0-7006-0461-8. Illustrations. Bibliographic Essay. Index. Pp. 380. $36.95 (cloth) At the outset of the American Civil War, Confederate President Jefferson Davis outmatched President Abraham Lincoln in most respects, including political…