American Civil War Marines 1861-65

Like the other branches of US military service, the Marine Corps was crippled by resignations as men went south to join Confederate forces at the beginning of the Civil War in 1861. Although few enlisted men quit, 20 officers out of a total of 63 either resigned or were dismissed. They included some of the Corp's most able men, and all but one of these served in the Confederate States Marine Corps at some time during the war. This title looks at the Marines on both sides during the American Civil War. It examines their history, weapons, uniforms, equipment and battle experiences. "Ron Field is an acknowledged authority on the ACW ... In "American Civil War Marines 1861-65, "[he] details all the engagements in which the Corps was involved during the whole of that unhappy period ... This book would be an invaluable addition to the library of any student of the ACW" -ALan Caton, "Toy Soldier & Model Figure "(April 2008)Introduction; US Marines in the Civil War; On the battlefield; Blockading; Amphibious landings; Sea battles and major assaults; Uniforms, weapons and equipment; CS Marines in the Civil War; Coastal Marines; On the High Seas; Uniforms, weapons and equipment