This story of the United States Sharpshooters begins with the inspired inventor who founded and commanded the famous unit, his handpicked soldiers who manned the ranks, and the innovative weapon, that they used with precision. No unit of the Civil War served with more effect, or won more renown, than Berdan's Sharpshooters. Hardcover, 7 x 10" volume of 96 pages.

The Table of Contents includes the following:

• Preface
• Part I Hiram Berdan - The Man
• Part II Berdan's Sharpshooters - The Men
• Part III The Berdan Sharps Rifles
• Notes
• Bibliography
• Appendix A Diary (1864) of Private William B. Green, Co. G, 2d U.S.S.S.
• Appendix B Report of Major George G. Hastings, 1st U.S.S.S., of the Battle of Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863
• Index
• Acknowledgments

ISBN: 0-917218-37-X