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
