Don Troiani's Soldiers in America 1754-1865

by Don Troiani, Earl J. Coates, James L. Kochan

This sweeping tour through America's military past provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of the soldier of the colonial wars, the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, and the Civil War. Supporting nearly 200 photos of rare equipment and uniforms is text by two leading artifact experts that analyzes and evaluates the arms and accoutrements of the different periods, using firsthand accounts to describe military fashion in Europe and America. How regulations were decided upon - and how they often were ignored - is illustrated in narrative and correspondence. Of course, this new book also features Troiani's meticulously crafted full-color scenes of grand action and great characters, including Bushy Run, George Washington, the Battle of Cowpens, Stonewall Jackson, Emmitsburg Road, and Hampton's Dues, as well as his famously detailed figures, from a Shawnee warrior to the Richmond Howitzers.

242 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1998

Reviews

[Little Timmy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The amazing art this artist stuns me in it's detail and clarity. Each page is like someone went back in time and took a picture of that eras soldiers. Very nice art book and very recommended

[Steven]

Excellent period art work. Liked the addition of the Hessian Jager and Fusilier to the Revolutionary period soldiers. The work of the Battle of Bushy Run was great.