Civil War Firearms: Their Historical Background and Tactical Use, Paperback

Combines technical data on each American Civil War firearm and details of its actual use on the battlefield--with a guide to collecting and firing surviving relics and modern reproductions
The popular Civil War News columnist has written a unique work, combining technical data on each Civil War firearm, an often surprising treatment of their actual use on the battlefield, and a guide to collecting and firing surviving relics and modern reproductions.

About the Author:

Joseph G. Bilby is a popular columnist for the Civil War News and a veteran of the current 69th Regiment.