The Myth Of The Civil War Sniper
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Myths Of The Civil War
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Author : Scott Hippensteel
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2021-11-15
Myths Of The Civil War written by Scott Hippensteel and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-15 with History categories.
In the spirit of Robert Adair’s cult classic The Physics of Baseball, here is a book that tackles the long-cherished myths of Civil War history—and ultimately shatters them, based on physics and mathematics. At what range was a Civil War sniper lethal? Did bullets ever “rain like hail”? Could one ever step across a battlefield by stepping only on bodies and never hard ground? How effective were Civil War muskets and rifles? How accurate are photographs and paintings? In this genre-bending work of history, Scott Hippensteel puts the tropes of Civil War history under the microscope and says, “Wait a minute!” Combining science and history, Hippensteel reexamines much that we hold dear about the Civil War and convincingly argues that memoirs and histories have gotten it wrong. This is a work of history and science for our era of “fake news”—and for well beyond. Readers will never look at the Civil War the same way again.
The Rifle Musket In Civil War Combat
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Author : Earl J. Hess
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Release Date : 2016-07-11
The Rifle Musket In Civil War Combat written by Earl J. Hess and has been published by University Press of Kansas this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-11 with History categories.
The Civil War's single-shot, muzzle-loading musket revolutionized warfare-or so we've been told for years. Noted historian Earl J. Hess forcefully challenges that claim, offering a new, clear-eyed, and convincing assessment of the rifle musket's actual performance on the battlefield and its impact on the course of the Civil War. Many contemporaries were impressed with the new weapon's increased range of 500 yards, compared to the smoothbore musket's range of 100 yards, and assumed that the rifle was a major factor in prolonging the Civil War. Historians have also assumed that the weapon dramatically increased casualty rates, made decisive victories rare, and relegated cavalry and artillery to far lesser roles than they played in smoothbore battles. Hess presents a completely new assessment of the rifle musket, contending that its impact was much more limited than previously supposed and was confined primarily to marginal operations such as skirmishing and sniping. He argues further that its potential to alter battle line operations was virtually nullified by inadequate training, soldiers' preference for short-range firing, and the difficulty of seeing the enemy at a distance. He notes that bullets fired from the new musket followed a parabolic trajectory unlike those fired from smoothbores; at mid-range, those rifle balls flew well above the enemy, creating two killing zones between which troops could operate untouched. He also presents the most complete discussion to date of the development of skirmishing and sniping in the Civil War. Drawing upon the observations and reflections of the soldiers themselves, Hess offers the most compelling argument yet made regarding the actual use of the rifle musket and its influence on Civil War combat. Engagingly written and meticulously researched, his book will be of special interest to Civil War scholars, buffs, re-enactors, and gun enthusiasts alike.
The Myth Of The Civil War Sniper
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Author : Scott Hippensteel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
The Myth Of The Civil War Sniper written by Scott Hippensteel and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with History categories.
"In this genre-bending work of history, Scott Hippensteel reexamines many long-cherished myths of Civil War history-and ultimately shatters them, based on physics and mathematics"--
American Sniper Adelbert Waldron
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Author : Richard Quarry
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-02-17
American Sniper Adelbert Waldron written by Richard Quarry and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-17 with History categories.
Before there was "American Sniper" Chris Kyle, there was Adelbert "Bert" Waldron. Waldron had over 109 confirmed kills in the Vietnam War. He received two Distinguished Service Crosses as well as a Silver Star for his exploits and heroism during the war. Yet he remains largely unknown to the public. This book discuesses some of the mystery and myths regarding Waldron, questioning the number of his kills, the reasons behind his questionable discharge and his shady dealings with international arms dealer Mitchell Werbell III.
Civil War Carbines
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Author : Peter Schiffers
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Civil War Carbines written by Peter Schiffers and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Confederate States of America categories.
American Civil War 6 Volumes
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Author : Spencer C. Tucker
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2013-09-30
American Civil War 6 Volumes written by Spencer C. Tucker and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-30 with History categories.
This expansive, multivolume reference work provides a broad, multidisciplinary examination of the Civil War period ranging from pre-Civil War developments and catalysts such as the Mexican-American War to the rebuilding of the war-torn nation during Reconstruction. The Civil War was undoubtedly the most important and seminal event in 19th-century American history. Students who understand the Civil War have a better grasp of the central dilemmas in the American historical narrative: states rights versus federalism, freedom versus slavery, the role of the military establishment, the extent of presidential powers, and individual rights versus collective rights. Many of these dilemmas continue to shape modern society and politics. This comprehensive work facilitates both detailed reading and quick referencing for readers from the high school level to senior scholars in the field. The exhaustive coverage of this encyclopedia includes all significant battles and skirmishes; important figures, both civilian and military; weapons; government relations with Native Americans; and a plethora of social, political, cultural, military, and economic developments. The entries also address the many events that led to the conflict, the international diplomacy of the war, the rise of the Republican Party and the growing crisis and stalemate in American politics, slavery and its impact on the nation as a whole, the secession crisis, the emergence of the "total war" concept, and the complex challenges of the aftermath of the conflict.
Infantry
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Infantry written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Infantry categories.
Memory And Myth
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Author : David B. Sachsman
language : en
Publisher: Purdue University Press
Release Date : 2007
Memory And Myth written by David B. Sachsman and has been published by Purdue University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with History categories.
"Ain't nobody clean" : Glory! and the politics of black agency / W. Scott Poole -- Alex Haley's Roots : the fiction of fact / William E. Huntzicker -- A voice of the south : the transformation of Shelby Foote / David W. Bulla.
Civil Rights Digest
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1971
Civil Rights Digest written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with Civil rights categories.
The Civil War Dead And American Modernity
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Author : Ian Finseth
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2018
The Civil War Dead And American Modernity written by Ian Finseth and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with HISTORY categories.
The "ghastly spectacle": witnessing Civil War death -- Body images: the Civil War dead in visual culture -- Blood and ink: historicizing the Civil War dead -- Plotting mortality: the Civil War dead and the narrative imagination