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American Civil War Railroad Tactics by Jr, Robert R. Hodges
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
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- Binding
- Paperback
- Weight
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- ISBN
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
1846034523
ISBN-13
9781846034527
eBay Product ID (ePID)
70913946
Product Key Features
Book Title
American Civil War Railroad Tactics
Number of Pages
64 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Railroads / History, Military / General, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Military / United States
Illustrator
Yes, Dennis, Peter
Genre
Transportation, History
Book Series
Elite Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.1 in
Item Weight
7.4 Oz
Item Length
9.7 in
Item Width
7.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-502077
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"American Civil War Railroad Tactics provides a reader with a short and precise technical description and operational history. The book has full-color plates of locomotives and ancillary equipment created by Peter Dennis. Detailed illustrations also show weapons developed and operational scenarios. In addition, unique photos can be found in this book... Author Robert Hodges has penned a fascinating and well-balanced read condensed in true Osprey Publishing style. This book is a must for ACW and railway enthusiasts." -- . "Robert R. Hodges Jr.'s American Civil War Railroad Tactics packs in details on how the steam train was used as a military tool. Little-known uses of railroads - including as hot-air balloon carriers - are examined in a 'must' for any detailed library strong in Civil War history." -- The Bookwatch (December 2009) "Perhaps the most detailed, and best, section of the book is the one illustrating the construction, design, and use of railroad artillery and armored cars, subjects not often covered in depth elsewhere in the literature." -- Civil War Books and Authors (November 2009) "In this book in the Elite series, author Robert R. Hodges Jr covers all of these aspects of the railroads at war from the development of rail guns to instances of moving troops into and out of battle as well as what it took to wreck, repair and run the railroads during the war. There is also a section on hospital trains, a most important part of the function of the railroads in getting the injured to medical care (such as it was). All of this is superbly illustrated with period photographs and drawings as well as the art work of Peter Dennis." -- Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness (November 2009), "Perhaps the most detailed, and best, section of the book is the one illustrating the construction, design, and use of railroad artillery and armored cars, subjects not often covered in depth elsewhere in the literature." - Civil War Books and Authors (November 2009) "In this book in the Elite series, author Robert R. Hodges Jr covers all of these aspects of the railroads at war from the development of rail guns to instances of moving troops into and out of battle as well as what it took to wreck, repair and run the railroads during the war. There is also a section on hospital trains, a most important part of the function of the railroads in getting the injured to medical care (such as it was). All of this is superbly illustrated with period photographs and drawings as well as the art work of Peter Dennis." - Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness (November 2009) "Robert R. Hodges Jr.'s American Civil War Railroad Tactics packs in details on how the steam train was used as a military tool. Little-known uses of railroads - including as hot-air balloon carriers - are examined in a 'must' for any detailed library strong in Civil War history." - The Bookwatch (December 2009) " American Civil War Railroad Tactics provides a reader with a short and precise technical description and operational history. The book has full-color plates of locomotives and ancillary equipment created by Peter Dennis. Detailed illustrations also show weapons developed and operational scenarios. In addition, unique photos can be found in this book... Author Robert Hodges has penned a fascinating and well-balanced read condensed in true Osprey Publishing style. This book is a must for ACW and railway enthusiasts.", "Perhaps the most detailed, and best, section of the book is the one illustrating the construction, design, and use of railroad artillery and armored cars, subjects not often covered in depth elsewhere in the literature." -Civil War Books and Authors(November 2009) "In this book in the Elite series, author Robert R. Hodges Jr covers all of these aspects of the railroads at war from the development of rail guns to instances of moving troops into and out of battle as well as what it took to wreck, repair and run the railroads during the war. There is also a section on hospital trains, a most important part of the function of the railroads in getting the injured to medical care (such as it was). All of this is superbly illustrated with period photographs and drawings as well as the art work of Peter Dennis." - Scott Van Aken,Modeling Madness(November 2009), "American Civil War Railroad Tactics provides a reader with a short and precise technical description and operational history. The book has full-color plates of locomotives and ancillary equipment created by Peter Dennis. Detailed illustrations also show weapons developed and operational scenarios. In addition, unique photos can be found in this book... Author Robert Hodges has penned a fascinating and well-balanced read condensed in true Osprey Publishing style. This book is a must for ACW and railway enthusiasts." -- . "Robert R. Hodges Jr.'s American Civil War Railroad Tactics packs in details on how the steam train was used as a military tool. Little-known uses of railroads - including as hot-air balloon carriers - are examined in a 'must' for any detailed library strong in Civil War history." -- The Bookwatch (December 2009) "Perhaps the most detailed, and best, section of the book is the one illustrating the construction, design, and use of railroad artillery and armored cars, subjects not often covered in depth elsewhere in the literature." -- Civil War Books and Authors (November 2009) "In this book in the Elite series, author Robert R. Hodges Jr covers all of these aspects of the railroads at war from the development of rail guns to instances of moving troops into and out of battle as well as what it took to wreck, repair and run the railroads during the war. There is also a section on hospital trains, a most important part of the function of the railroads in getting the injured to medical care (such as it was). All of this is superbly illustrated with period photographs and drawings as well as the art work of Peter Dennis." -- Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness (November 2009) "American Civil War Railroad Tactics provides a reader with a short and precise technical description and operational history. The book has full-color plates of locomotives and ancillary equipment created by Peter Dennis. Detailed illustrations also show weapons developed and operational scenarios. In addition, unique photos can be found in this book... Author Robert Hodges has penned a fascinating and well-balanced read condensed in true Osprey Publishing style. This book is a must for ACW and railway enthusiasts." -- . "Robert R. Hodges Jr.'s American Civil War Railroad Tactics packs in details on how the steam train was used as a military tool. Little-known uses of railroads - including as hot-air balloon carriers - are examined in a 'must' for any detailed library strong in Civil War history." -- The Bookwatch (December 2009) "Perhaps the most detailed, and best, section of the book is the one illustrating the construction, design, and use of railroad artillery and armored cars, subjects not often covered in depth elsewhere in the literature." -- Civil War Books and Authors (November 2009) "In this book in the Elite series, author Robert R. Hodges Jr covers all of these aspects of the railroads at war from the development of rail guns to instances of moving troops into and out of battle as well as what it took to wreck, repair and run the railroads during the war. There is also a section on hospital trains, a most important part of the function of the railroads in getting the injured to medical care (such as it was). All of this is superbly illustrated with period photographs and drawings as well as the art work of Peter Dennis." -- Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness (November 2009), "Perhaps the most detailed, and best, section of the book is the one illustrating the construction, design, and use of railroad artillery and armored cars, subjects not often covered in depth elsewhere in the literature." -Civil War Books and Authors(November 2009)
Series Volume Number
171
Dewey Decimal
973.7301
Table Of Content
Introduction - the tactical role of railroads in the Civil War The planners - General Haupt, and Robert E.Lee Use of railroads to move infantry at speed Rail batteries - heavy naval guns and mortars mounted on flatcars Armed & armored trains - howitzer trains, rifle cars and monitors The rail network - wrecking, and repairing tracks; supporting and protecting trains - water, fuel, blockhouses Trains in battle Conclusions - the contribution to operations
Synopsis
Osprey's study of the battles fought on America's railroads during the Civil War 91861-1865). The American Civil War was the world's first full-blown 'railroad war'. The well-developed network in the North was of great importance in serving the Union army's logistic needs over long distances, and the sparser resources of the South were proportionately even more important. Both sides invested great efforts in raiding and wrecking enemy railroads and defending and repairing their own, and battles often revolved around strategic rail junctions. Robert Hodges reveals the thrilling chases and pitched battles that made the railroad so dangerous and resulted in a surprisingly high casualty rate. He describes the equipment and tactics used by both sides and the vital supporting elements - maintenance works, telegraph lines, fuel and water supplies, as well as garrisoned blockhouses to protect key points. Full-color illustrations bring the fast-paced action to life in this fascinating read; a must-have volume for both rail and Civil War enthusiasts.
LC Classification Number
E491
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- v***v (2060)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAlthough this book was not as described, with no picture of it in the listing, the seller communicated well and quickly gave me a full refund while letting me keep it. The minimal packaging left the book a bit vulnerable (typical for ThriftBooks), but it did arrive safely and timely. As usual, it’s hit or miss with this seller, but often times you can get great values, and their customer service is always very good. Many other sellers with millions of transactions don’t even communicate.
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