Weapons, Gear, and Uniforms of the Civil War

Name: Weapons, Gear, and Uniforms of the Civil War
ISBN: 9781429676489

A True Book: The Civil War Series

For the young history buff or student tackling a Civil War project, this book details the uniforms, gear, and weapons of both Union and Confederate forces.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is assigned a school project on the Civil War or begins showing a deep curiosity about military history. This guide serves as a perfect visual reference, detailing the everyday equipment of soldiers on both sides of the conflict. It objectively describes the uniforms, gear like canteens and haversacks, and the weapons that defined the era, from rifles to cannons. For the fact-loving child aged 8-12, this book satisfies curiosity about the 'what' and 'how' of a soldier's life without delving into graphic battle scenes, making it an accessible and informative resource.

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What Parents Should Know

ViolenceMild

Discusses historical weapons and their purpose in war, but contains no graphic imagery or battle scenes.

Sensitive Topics

The book's central topic is the technology of war, which is inherently violent. However, the approach is entirely factual, academic, and detached. It describes what a weapon does but does not depict its use on people or show any blood, gore, or death. The treatment of the war is secular and historical, focusing on technology rather than the human cost or the moral complexities of the conflict.

Ideal Reader

The ideal reader is a child aged 9 to 12 who is a visual learner fascinated by history, engineering, or military technology. This book is perfect for a student who needs specific, factual details for a school report, or a budding history buff who enjoys learning through clear diagrams and photos rather than dense text.