With introduction by Elliott W Hoffman. The Ninth Massachussetts Battery; also known as Bigelow's Battery; earned a place in history on the afternoon of July 2; 1863; at Gettysburg when it fought a crucial delaying action against the Confederate infantry onslaught at the Peach Orchard and the Trostle Farm. Read the history of this battery as it fought with the Army of the Potomac at Gettysburg and Petersburg.
#1878045 in Books Howell Pr 1992-06Original language:FrenchPDF # 1 12.50 x 9.50 x 1.25l; #File Name: 0963255800360 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Louis A. DiazIllustrations should've been in color or at best colorized. But non the less a very interesting subject.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Robert WhitmanExcellent reference book for military historians; especially those fascinated with 19th century military history; like me9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. A Valuable Reference WorkBy Eduardo J. Tellez AAn important source of 19th century military history is the beautifully illustrated; two-volume work; L'Armée Française; produced in 1883 by the renowned military artist Edouard Detaille; with text by Jules Richard. Through his remarkably detailed and beautiful artwork; Detaille has rendered a compelling look at this most dramatic era of warfare dominated by the French art of war; military organisation and uniform styles. This classic work has been known for over a century in its French edition and is now translated into English for the first time. This lavish reprint contains the entire two-volume translation; and is richly illustrated throughout with Detaille's original published artwork depicting accurate portrayals of uniforms and military life. The book has been further embellished with an additional full-colour section displaying other works by the artist.Contains the entire translation plus over 300 illustrations from the original artwork by the military artist; and gives background information on regimental histories; army organizations; recruitment; training; battledress and equipment.L'Armée Française is the only military history book of its kind; giving background information on regimental histories; army organisations; recruitment; training; battle dress and equipment of the soldiers of France. It is a guide to the French armies that fought in the Napoleonic Wars; Crimean War; the Mexican Expedition; the Conquest of North Africa; and the Franco-Austrian and Franco-Prussian Wars; as well as a contemporary look at peacetime army in the late 19th century.No one can make a serious study of military history without becoming familiar with the wars fought by the armies of France.
