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"Look! There is Jackson standing like a stone wall. Rally behind the Virginians!" With these words General Bee ensured the reputation of Thomas Jonathan Jackson and his troops who were fighting alongside him at the battle of the First Bull Run (July 1861). This reputation was enhanced in Jackson's Shenandoah Valley campaign and other operations where the Stonewall Brigade 's actions gained the praise of their Confederate compatriots and the respect of their enemies. This book examines the uniforms, equipment, history and organization of the Brigade and its combat experience during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Detailed maps and contemporary illustrations accompany this account of their major engagements.
Series: Men-at-Arms (Book 30)
Paperback: 50 pages
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (June 15, 1971)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0850450527
ISBN-13: 978-0850450521
Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.1 x 9.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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This book is about General Thomas J (`Stonewall) Jackson's elite infantry brigade in the first three years of the Civil War; they were otherwise known as `Jackson's Foot Cavalry'. Like most early men-at-arms titles, the book focuses at least as much on the history of its topic as the uniforms and weaponry; this makes it more exciting to read but still useful for both the casual and more knowledgeable readers.Only the plates and plate commentary actually focus much on the uniforms, and the plates depict more of the leaders than the common fighting men (but then again, the former varied in appearance much more so than the rank and file). The artwork of Michael Roffe, one of Osprey's earlier artists, has not particularly appealed to me in the past, but these are some of his better plates in my opinion.Overall, this is a good foundational book about the Brigade that would probably be useful for anyone interested but especially those new to the topic.
I use this book to help develope my Confederate Sculptors. very True to Detail. Great and authentic detail of soldiers in uniform.
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