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Informationen zum Autor John D. Spencer was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, in 1955, and read Modern History at Queen's College, Oxford. He has been a member of the American Civil War Society for over 30 years, and has traveled widely in the USA in pursuit of his researches; his other interests include the research and replication of 18th and 19th century accoutrements. He is the curator of the Duke of Wellington's Regimental Museum. Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on subjects as diverse as the Aztecs, the Ancient Greeks, Roman battle tactics, 19th-century American subjects, the modern Chinese Army, and the history of fortification. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world. Klappentext Osprey's examination of the warring sides of the American Civil War (1861-1865). In 1861, Oklahoma (Indian Territory) was the recent home of the transported Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Seminole). When the Civil War broke out, both Union and Confederate state forces moved in and began fighting, both in the Indian Territory and across the borders of neighbouring states (mainly Kansas, but also Texas and Arkansas). Indians were recruited by both sides, and took the opportunity to pursue traditional hostilities which were supported by a variety of regular troops, guerrilla bands and outlaws. this book Zusammenfassung In 1861, Oklahoma was the home of the transported Five Civilized Tribes. When the Civil War broke out, both Union and Confederate state forces moved in and began fighting, both in the Indian Territory and across the borders of neighbouring states. This book examines the warring sides in this complex conflict. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introductions The campaigns Union forces - Organization, unforms, equipment & weapons of: 1st US Cavalry, 1st US Infantry, Jayhawkers ('redles' and 'Pin Indians'), 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry, 2nd, 6th and 9th Kansas Cavalry, Union Indian Brigade (1st-3rd kansas Indian Home Guard), US colored Troops (1st and 2nd Kansas Colored Infantry) Confederate Forces - Uniforms, native dress, equipment & weapons of: confederate Indian Division (the Five Civilized Tribes, plus Caddo & Osage battalions), Texas units (1st Partisanrangers, Welch's Cavalry, 3rd, 9th and 29th Cavalry), Quantrill's and Anderson's Raiders The 'neutral' tribes: Osage, Caddo, Tonkwana, Wichita, Comanche Horses, saddlery, wagons Artillery Tactics Conclusions ...
