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Irregulars: Sharpshooters

Authors :
Ethier, Eric
Source :
Civil War Times. June, 2006, Vol. 45 Issue 4, p14, 3 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The first and second United States Sharpshooter regiments were the most famous and conspicuous among Civil War sharpshooter units. Trees offered an elevated field of vision and concealment for the sharpshooters, serving as a camouflage for the green-uniformed men with a desire to kill.

Subjects

Subjects :
Trees -- Influence
Trees -- Usage
History

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00098094
Volume :
45
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Civil War Times
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.148075051

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