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Combat Uniforms of the Civil War
Author: Mark Lloyd
Year: 1995
Pages: 228
Format: PDF
File size: 126,5 МБ
Language: ENG



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The book "Combat Uniforms of the Civil War" by John J. Gerson is a comprehensive guide to the uniforms worn by soldiers during the American Civil War. The author provides a detailed analysis of the various types of uniforms worn by both the Union and Confederate armies, highlighting the differences between them and exploring the historical context that influenced their design. The book covers the evolution of military dress from the early years of the conflict to the final battles, showcasing how the changing nature of warfare and the advancement of technology impacted the development of combat uniforms. The book begins with an introduction to the early history of military dress, discussing the influences of European armies on the American military and the significance of uniforms in identifying friend from foe. The author then delves into the specifics of each army's uniforms, describing the fabrics, colors, and designs used by each side. He also explores the practical considerations that went into the creation of these uniforms, such as climate, terrain, and weaponry. One of the most interesting aspects of the book is the discussion of how the Union and Confederate armies adapted their uniforms to suit their respective needs. For example, the Union army's blue coats and pants were chosen for their visibility on the battlefield, while the Confederacy's gray coats were chosen for their ability to blend in with the surrounding environment.
Книга «Боевое обмундирование гражданской войны» Автор приводит подробный анализ различных типов униформы, которую носили армии Союза и Конфедерации, подчеркивая различия между ними и исследуя исторический контекст, который повлиял на их дизайн. Книга охватывает эволюцию военной одежды от первых лет конфликта до финальных сражений, демонстрируя, как изменяющийся характер войны и развитие технологий повлияли на разработку боевой формы. Книга начинается с введения в раннюю историю военной одежды, обсуждая влияние европейских армий на американских военных и значение униформы в определении друга от врага. Затем автор углубляется в специфику униформы каждой армии, описывая ткани, цвета и дизайн, используемые каждой стороной. Он также исследует практические соображения, которые вошли в создание этих форм, такие как климат, местность и вооружение. Одним из наиболее интересных аспектов книги является обсуждение того, как армии Союза и Конфедерации адаптировали свою униформу в соответствии со своими потребностями. Например, синие пальто и брюки армии Союза были выбраны за их видимость на поле боя, в то время как серые пальто Конфедерации были выбраны за их способность сливаться с окружающей средой.
«Armamenti di guerra civile» L'autore fornisce un'analisi dettagliata dei diversi tipi di uniformi indossati dagli eserciti dell'Unione e della Confederazione, sottolineando le differenze tra loro e esplorando il contesto storico che ha influenzato il loro design. Il libro ripercorre l'evoluzione dell'abbigliamento militare dai primi anni di conflitto alle battaglie finali, dimostrando come la natura mutevole della guerra e lo sviluppo della tecnologia abbiano influenzato lo sviluppo della forma di combattimento. Il libro inizia con l'introduzione nella prima storia dell'abbigliamento militare, discutendo l'influenza degli eserciti europei sui militari americani e il significato dell'uniforme nella definizione dell'amico dal nemico. Poi l'autore approfondisce le specifiche uniformi di ogni esercito, descrivendo i tessuti, i colori e il design utilizzati da ogni parte. Sta anche esplorando le considerazioni pratiche che sono entrate nella creazione di queste forme, come il clima, la zona e le armi. Uno degli aspetti più interessanti del libro è il dibattito su come gli eserciti dell'Unione e della Confederazione hanno adattato la propria uniforme in base alle loro esigenze. Ad esempio, i cappotti blu e i pantaloni dell'esercito dell'Unione sono stati scelti per la loro visibilità sul campo di battaglia, mentre i cappotti grigi della Confederazione sono stati scelti per la loro capacità di fondersi con l'ambiente.
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