When read with Plum's extensive discussion, The Military Telegraph During the Civil War in the United States, also included in this collection, Willard's detailed history provides a complete picture of the military's use of telegraphy during the Civil War years. Based upon in-depth research and illustrated with engravings, photos and maps, Brown's work traces the campaigns of the war and the significance of the signalling techniques employed during battle. The author, who advanced from private to officer in the Signal Corps ...
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When read with Plum's extensive discussion, The Military Telegraph During the Civil War in the United States, also included in this collection, Willard's detailed history provides a complete picture of the military's use of telegraphy during the Civil War years. Based upon in-depth research and illustrated with engravings, photos and maps, Brown's work traces the campaigns of the war and the significance of the signalling techniques employed during battle. The author, who advanced from private to officer in the Signal Corps during the war, had access to official records in writing this comprehensive survey, a project lasting more than 8 years.
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