American Civil War Railroad Tactics
Robert R. Hodges Jr.,Peter Dennis
- 64 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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American Civil War Railroad Tactics
Robert R. Hodges Jr.,Peter Dennis
About This Book
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 armies' 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 â maintenance works, telegraph lines, fuel and water supplies, as well as garrisoned blockhouses to protect key points. Full-colour illustrations bring the fast-paced action to life in this fascinating read; a must-have volume for rail and Civil War enthusiasts.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Contents
- Introduction
- Harnessing the Iron Horse for War
- Moving the Infantry
- Rail Batteries
- Wrecking the Railroads
- Repairing the Railroads
- Running the Railroads
- Trains in Battle
- Hospital Trains
- Further Reading
- Related Titles
- Imprint