American Civil War Zouaves

Häftad, Engelska, 1996

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Beskrivning

Among the mass of units formed in the early months of the American Civil War were several of the colourful Zouave units.Inspired by the French colonial units raised in North Africa with their distinctive uniforms and reputation as hard fighters, the Zouaves were raised with similar ideas. In this volume Robin Smith details the uniforms and battles of these flamboyant units.Featuring illustrations by the popular Bill Younghusband, this compact guide explores the origins of the Zouaves and their presence in the American Civil War.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1996-05-15
Mått:182 x 248 x 6 mm
Vikt:240 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Elite
Antal sidor:64
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustratör:Bill Younghusband
ISBN:9781855325715

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Robin Smith has been fascinated by the American Civil War since childhood. A freelancer living in London, he is a dedicated American Civil War re-enactor and often travels to the US to take part in events with the recreated 5th New York Duryées Zouaves. He is also a member of the 55th Virginia, Britain's finest American Civil War re-enactment group.Bill Younghusband is a respected military illustrator of more than 15 years experience, and has illustrated many Osprey books including Men-at-Arms 299 Austrian Auxiliary Troops 1792-1816 and Campaigns 48 Salamanca 1812 and 59 Vittoria 1813. In 1954 he joined the Life Guards and saw service in Egypt and Cyprus.

Innehållsförteckning

IntroductionThe American Zouave CrazeFiremen ZouavesNew York's FinestZouaves East & WestNew Jersey Zoos-ZoosThe AvengersProud PennsylvaniansThe Bloody WildernessSouthern TigersCoppens' Wild ZouavesZouave DressZouaves in Skirts