Details the development and usage of artillery in the war-machine of both sides in the prosecution of the American Civil War--from the 'Heavy Artillery' mounted in coastal defenses to 'Field Artillery' used across the fighting fronts and the introduction of both the 12-pdr. Napoleon and rifled cannon.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Field Artillery. Organization of the U.S. Army Field Artillery -- Organization of Confederate Field Artillery -- Equipment -- Ammunition -- Fuses -- The M1857 Napoleon -- The 10- and 20- PDR. Parrott Rifle -- The 3-in. Ordnance Rifle -- The M1841 12-PDR. Howitzer -- The Mountain Howitzer -- The Dahlgren Boat Howitzer -- Wiard Field Artillery -- The Whitworth Gun -- Heavy Artillery. Columbiads -- Howitzers -- Rifled guns -- Parrott Rifles -- Mortars -- Naval Guns -- British-made Guns -- Ammunition -- Heavy Artillery usage -- U.S. Army organization -- C.S. Organization.