Haythornthwaite, Philip J

Text and illustrations describe the uniforms of every branch of Northern and Southern troops included in the Civil War.

Provides a background for events leading to the Battle of the Alamo, discusses the battle's importance to the Texans' effort to win independence from Mexico, and offers a military account of the battle describing the types of Texan and Mexican troops taking part in it.

Text and illustrations describe the uniforms of every branch of both armies.

With more than 200 illustrations, maps, and charts, this book is a reference source on the armies, battles, weapons, and leaders of the First World War.