U. S. Sharpshooters Berdan's Civil War Elite

This detailed and beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Col. Hiram Berdan_s brilliant conception: the U.S. SharpShooters, a specialized two-regiment unit of marksmen recruited from the farming and backwoods communities of the North. Known for their distinctive green uniforms, Sharps breech-loading rifles, and risky tactics, the SharpShooters fought at battles such as the Peninsula, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and the Wilderness. The book covers their training, tactics, and weapons and is a must-have for Civil War enthusiasts and anyone interested in the history of special forces. Includes paintings by acclaimed Civil War artist Don Troiani.Marcot, Roy M. is the author of 'U. S. Sharpshooters Berdan's Civil War Elite', published 2007 under ISBN 9780811702713 and ISBN 0811702715.