Union Cavalryman 1861-65 (Warrior Series # 13)
Size: 22 MB
Format: PDF
Published: Osprey Publishing (November 13, 1995)
Language: English
ISBN: 1855324628
Page count: 64
The bombardment by Confederate artillery of Fort Sumter on 12 April 1861 was the spark that finally ignited the American Civil War, quickly bringing thousands of eager volunteers for the Union cause. It proved especially easy to raise cavalry, since recruits naively believed that their military duties would be easier than in the infantry. This book investigates all aspects of the life and experiences of a Union trooper, covering enlistment, training, uniforms, weapons, cavalry tactics and the discrepancy between the recruit's view of swashbuckling charges and heroic hand-to-hand combat and the less glorious reality.
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Norman Stone Castles 1 (Fortress Series # 13)
Size: 50 MB
Format: PDF
Published: Osprey Publishing (October 22, 2003)
ISBN-10: 184176602X
Page count: 64
Descended from the Viking raiders who settled in Northern France under the leadership of Rollo in around 911, the Normans were amongst the most feared warriors of their time.
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Hastings 1066 (Campaign Series # 13)
Size: 57 MB
Format: PDF
Published: Osprey Publishing (September 25, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN: 1841761338
Page count: 96
Fought on 14th October 1066 between Duke William of Normandy and Harold Godwinson, king of England, the Battle of Hastings irrevocably changed the course of English history. William's victory ensured his accession to the English throne. Hastings was also decisive in another way: the horrendous casualties suffered by the English nobility both there and at the two earlier battles of Fulford and Stamford Bridge resulted in there being very few men influential enough to lead an English resistance once William had been crowned. William would survive long enough to successfully found a Norman dynasty of English kings.
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