Fighting men of the Civil War

From enlistment and training, to life in camp and on the march, Davis (author of several books on Southern history and the Civil War) reveals the reality of the common soldier's experience in the Civil War through a wealth of anecdotes and first-hand accounts. He highlights each branch of the service, including those combatants who have traditionally remained out of the limelight. Specially commissioned photographs depict their lives in camp, their uniforms and weapons, and other personal items. Other illustrations include artifacts, contemporary war photographs, and artworks of some of the war's major items of arms, equipment, and uniforms of both Confederate and Federal forces. Oversize: 10.50x13.25 . Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)