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Army of the Potomac

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Army of the Potomac
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Philip Katcher
Illustrated by Michael Youens
SeriesMen-at-Arms
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:48
Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 184
Category/GenreHistory of specific subjects
ISBN/Barcode 9780850452082
ClassificationsDewey:355.00973
Audience
General
Illustrations 50 b/w; 8 col

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publication Date 30 September 1974
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

For General George B. McClellan, the dejected Union troops who poured into Washington fresh from defeat at Bull Run on Monday 22 July, 1861, were to provide the raw material which he would train, equip, organise and ultimately transform from a mere mob into an effective fighting force. In October 1861 the Army of the Potomac officially came into being. This entertaining volume from the same team of author Philip Katcher and artist Michael Youens who produced Men-at-Arms 37 The Army of Northern Virginia, explores how this transition came about, with a particular emphasis on weapons, uniforms and equipment.

Author Biography

Philip Katcher was born in Los Angeles, California. He was educated at the University of Maryland and served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He has also been an active participant in living history activities, especially in the 18th and 19th century periods. He has written a number of books on various periods of US military history and presently is editor/publisher of Military Images Magazine. Michael Youens is a well-respected artist who has illustrated a number of publications, including two volumes for Osprey on the American Civil War.