Don Troiani's Soldiers in America, 1754-1865
- ISBN-10
- 142239316X
- ISBN-13
- 9781422393161
- Pages
- 242
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-10
Description
This sweeping tour through America¿s military past provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of the soldier of the colonial wars, the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, and the Civil War. Featuring Don Troiani¿s meticulously crafted full-color scenes of grand action and great characters, including Bushy Run, George Washington, the Battle of Cowpens, Stonewall Jackson, Emmitsburg Road, and Hampton¿s Duel. Supporting nearly 200 photos of rare equipment and uniforms from Troiani¿s personal collection is text that analyzes and evaluates the arms and accouterments of the different periods, using firsthand accounts to describe military fashion in Europe and America.
