American Civil War Armies (4): State Troops: No. 4 (Men-at-Arms)

by Philip Katcher (Author), Ronald Volstad (Illustrator)

• Used

  Illustrated
  1992

  $8.49

  This is the fourth volume in the illustrated Men-At-Arms series to be devoted to the armies of the American Civil War. Discussed in this book is the role of the State Troops, and their weapons, equipment and uniforms.

• Used

  Paperback
  1989

  $5.18

  Uniformed volunteer units were raised by individuals, usually from an area's social elite who had enough spare money and time to spend on such enthusiasms. They voted on their unit designation, their officers and non-commissioned officers, their unit rules, and their uniform. Many future leaders learned their skills in these ranks, and volunteer militia units formed the core of many fighting units on both sides of the Mason-Dixon line. With the help of numerous photographs and illustrations, including eight full page colour plates by Ron Volstad, Philip Katcher does a fine job of detailing the uniforms of the volunteer militia of the American Civil War (1861-1865).