Description - Distant Thunder by Alejandro M. de Quesada
The U.S. Artillery from the Spanish American War to the end of the 20th century The twentieth century was a time of near total transformation of artillery. The U.S. Army was at the forefront of these developments. American troops fighting the Spanish in Cuba during the Spanish-American War were equipped with the 1885-model field gun; nearly a century later American troops fielded an array of accurate, advanced and precise weapons systems during the Gulf War. This unique pictorial history examines the weapons from field guns to MLRS and TACMs and the equipment utilized by American troops along with the uniforms and insignia of U.S. artillerymen. It looks at field artillery, coastal artillery, anti-aircraft and a diverse array of modern missile types and systems. This is a useful guide to a crucial part of America's twentieth-century armed forces and offers valuable insights into the evolving world of modern artillery. Author Details: AUTHOR: Alejandro M. de Quesada is the author of Uniforms of the German Soldier and The Men of Fort Foster. A Fellow of The Company of Military Historians, he serves as Historian for the 7th Coast Guard Auxiliary District. SELLING POINTS: . Presents the uniforms and equipment of the United States Army during the Civil War, the campaigns against the American Indians and the Spanish-American war . Includes images from every American campaign between 1861 and 1898 . Offers a glimpse into the lives of soldiers and their combat experiences . More than a hundred rare photographs and images . An essential reference for historians, collectors, and model-builders Integrated b/w photos sand 8 pages colour
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