The Union Army 1861–65 (2)

Eastern and New England States

Ron Field, Marco Capparoni

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Osprey
03 September 2024

History; American Civil War; Land forces & warfare; Weapons & equipment; Uniforms & insignia; Militaria, arms & armour

Series: Men-at-Arms

This book describes and illustrates the uniforms and personal equipment of the troops fielded by the Eastern and New England states that fought for the Union during the American Civil War.

During 1861–65, the United States Army, pitted against the forces of the fledgling Confederacy, fought to defend the Union during five long years of bitter conflict. This volume, the second in a three-part study, chronicles the clothing, insignia and gear worn by the soldiers fielded by 12 of the states that fought to preserve the Union.

While uniforms conforming to standard Union Army patterns were widely issued to these troops, some wore distinctive items of dress or insignia, and a wide variety of weapons were carried. Ron Field, an acknowledged authority on US military apparel, reveals how the Eastern and New England states clothed and equipped their regiments during the Civil War. Eight plates of original artwork showing officers and enlisted men of the Union Army are complemented by photographs of soldiers and items of uniform from a variety of sources.

By: Ron Field
Illustrated by: Marco Capparoni
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 555
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781472855831
ISBN 10: 1472855833
Series: Men-at-Arms
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 03 September 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Ron Field is an internationally acknowledged expert on US military costume. His three-part study of the uniforms worn by the Union Army complements his six-volume account of Confederate Army uniforms and his many other Civil War books published by Osprey. Specializing in history and military history, Marco Capparoni is a fine artist and illustrator for wargames, fiction and non-fiction publishers and private commissions.