William H. Price

6" x 9", 72 page pamphlet is bound in stapled. Covers by Jack Woodson. This small paperback came out before 1961 before the start of the Civil War Centennial/100yr aniv. It was great for the person who had little knowledge of this war. It was basic knowledge of the weapons, uniforms with the numbers of battles, leaders etc.
facts, figures and photos. Our Civil War ( 1861-1865 ) had a number of firsts. First practical machine gun/ First repeating rifle used in battle/ First extensive use of trenches and field fortifications/ first use of portable telegraph units on a battlefield/ First photos taken during combat/ First Medal of Honor given to a American soldier. these and may more took place during this great war between the states. Also a number of people who became famous after this war fought in it. I will name a few Lew Williams the author of (Ben Hur ) Andrew Carnegie/ Elias Howe/ George Westinghouse were just a few.… (altro)