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The Pattern 1853 Enfield rifle-musket is one of the iconic weapons of the mid-19th century, used extensively in the American Civil War, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, and other conflicts. While the history of the Enfield rifle is well known, it was the ammunition developed for this rifle that was truly revolutionary. Brett Gibbons traces the history of the muzzleloading cartridge used in the Enfield rifle from the early development of the Minie bullet in France, to the dramatic yet ultimately unsuccessful attempt by the Confederate States to adopt the Enfield cartridge for the Southern armies in the American Civil War. The role of the Enfield greased cartridge in the outbreak of the Indian Rebellion of 1857-1858 is carefully handled. Crossing several oceans and continents, from the sweltering heat of Central India in the summer of 1857 to the trenches of Petersburg in 1864, Brett Gibbons ties together the fascinating history of Enfield rifle-musket ammunition. Each development of the Enfield cartridge from 1853 to 1864 is covered, with over 60 helpful illustrations.Product Identifiers
PublisherIndependently Published
ISBN-139798645988975
eBay Product ID (ePID)23049067671
Product Key Features
Publication Year2020
SubjectEngineering & Technology, Government, History
Number of Pages260 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe English Cartridge: Pattern 1853 Rifle-Musket Ammunition
TypeTextbook
AuthorBrett Gibbons
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height229 mm
Item Weight386 g
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Title_AuthorBrett Gibbons