Osprey Publishing Ltd - MAA 37, The Army of Northern Virginia

On the 27 June, 1862, with the American Civil War already a year old, General Robert E. Lee assumed personal command of troops engaged in driving the Federal Army of the Potomac out of Richmond – troops which would henceforth be known as The Army of Northern Virginia.

Philip Katcher explores in absorbing detail all aspects of the army, including infantry, cavalry, artillery, technical and medical corps, paying particular attention to equipment, weapons and uniforms. Contemporary and museum photographs, together with the author's expert text, combine to a paint a vivid and accurate picture of what life was like for the average confederate soldier.

Introduction
Uniforms and Insignia
The Confederate Soldier
Arms and Accoutrements
Infantry
Artillery
Cavalry
Technical and Medical Corps
Command
The Plates