Intended to replace the proliferation of different small arms fielded by US forces during the American Civil War, the “Trapdoor Springfield” was designed in 1865–66 by Erskine S. Allin. Using metallic cartridges, it could be loaded in a single action, increasing the number of shots per minute as much as fivefold. The new weapon quickly proved its worth in two separate incidents in August 1867: small groups of US soldiers and civilians armed with the trapdoor repulsed numerically superior Native American contingents. A simple and cost-effective weapon, it was used, along with its variants in every US conflict in the three decades after the Civil War, especially on the American frontier.
Drawing upon first-hand accounts from US soldiers, their Native American opponents, and users such as buffalo hunters, this is the story of the “Trapdoor Springfield,” one of the defining weapons of the Indian Wars.

The "Trapdoor" Springfield: From the Little Bighorn to San Juan Hill (Weapon, 62)

History

Langellier, John.

Americas

Osprey_Publishing

A Union supporter once said, "What is a man's life worth if our glorious union is to be shattered by traitors?" President Lincoln's volunteers and conscripted soldiers expanded the permanent Union army to include 1,700 regiments of foot soldiers during the course of the war. Those who became part of "Mr. Lincoln's Army" came from various social and economic conditions, and they documented their day-to-day life in diaries, letters and memoirs. Drawing on these narratives, contemporary photographs, and meticulous archival research, this book provides a vivid account of the common Union infantryman from recruitment and training to his experiences on the battlefield during the American Civil War (1861-1865).

Union Infantryman 1861–65 (Warrior, 31)

Osprey's examination of the culminating battle of the American Civil War (1861-1865). “There never was such a campaign, not even by Napoleon" wrote Confederate General Pender of the Second Manassas campaign in which the gray-bearded Virginian, Robert E Lee, came as close as he ever would to exterminating his Northern enemies. In so doing, Lee established himself as the South's pre-eminent military commander and the Army of Northern Virginia as it's most powerful weapon. The fighting in northern Virginia left Union General John Pope's career in tatters and proved the South was a power to be reckoned with. This book's powerful account demonstrates that during that fateful summer of 1862 Lee's soldiers were fighting for anything but a lost cause.

Second Manassas 1862: Robert E Lee’s greatest victory (Campaign, 95)

This volume reveals the little-known story of the 90-year presence of American forces in China until the fall of Peking in 1941. Included is coverage of the first operations on the Pearl River in 1856 as well as US involvement in the Boxer Rebellion of 1900. As China entered a chaotic period in her history, known as the years of the "Warlords," American marines also participated in numerous small-scale amphibious landings. Finally, during the later Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945) and early into World War II (1939-1945), US volunteers of the "Flying Tigers" became renowned for their combat missions in support of Chinese Nationalist forces, and their aerial duels are also recounted by the author John P. Langellier, who has spent several years researching the subject in the US and China. Discover the history of these various actions and the different services involved, recreated in color artwork and illustrated with rare, previously unpublished photographs.

US Armed Forces in China 1856–1941 (Men-at-Arms, 455)

Asia

From first deployment in the United Kingdom to the fighting in Germany in 1945 The new edition of this best-selling guide combines period photos of soldiers in the field with expanded captions on specific points of uniforms and equipment. It provides valuable historical insight into the appearance of the American soldier through initial deployment in the United Kingdom, the invasion of Italy, the Normandy campaign, the Ardennes Offensive, and the bitter fighting in Germany in 1945.

The War in Europe: From the Kasserine Pass to Berlin, 1942-1945 (G.I. Series : the Illustrated History of the American Soldier, His Uniform, and His)

Children's Books

Greenhill/Stackpole, 1995

This stunning pictorial series presents the uniforms and equipment of the men and women of the United States Army in full detail. The War In Europe: From the Kasserine Pass to Berlin, 1942-1945 by John P. Langellier Bluecoats: The U.S. Army in the West, 1848-1897 by John P. Langellier Longknives: The U.S&gt; Cavalry and Other Mounted Forces, 1845-1942 by Kurt Hamilton Cox and John P. Langellier Billy Yank: The Uniform of the Union Army, 1861-1865 by Michael J. McAfee and John P. Langellier Johnny Reb: The Uniform of the Confederate Army, 1861-1865 by Leslie D. Jensen The War In The Pacific: From Pearl Harbor to Okinawa, 1941-1945 by Jonathan Gawne Over There!: The American Soldier in World War I by Jonathan Gawne The U.S. Army Today: From the End of the Cold War to the Present Day by Christopher H. Cureton The U.S. Marine Corps: by Christopher H. Cureton Patton’s Third Army: by Christopher J. Anderson Redlegs: The U.S. Artillery from the Civil War to the Spanish-American War, 1861-1898 by John P. Langellier Sound The Charge: The U.S. Cavalry in the American West, 1866-1916 by John P. Langellier Grunts: U.S. Infantry in Vietnam by Christopher J. Anderson Fix Bayonets: The U.S. Infantry from the American Civil War to the Surrender of Japan by John P. Langellier Uncle Sam’s Little Wars: by John P. Langellier Custer and His Commands: by Kurt Hamilton Cox Hell On Wheels: The Men of the U.S. Armored Forces, 1918 to the Present by Christopher J. Anderson The Fall of Fortress Europe: From the Battle of the Bulge to the Crossing of the Rhine by Christopher J. Anderson These books are a must for anyone interested in American military uniforms.

Custer and His Commands: From West Point to Little Bighorn (G.I. Series)

Cox, Kurt

Greenhill Books

By the late 1820s, furs, land and minerals made the Indian territories west of the Mississippi River an increasingly inviting realm. The vast expanse of the Great Plains, coupled with the fact that many tribal groups of the region possessed horses, meant a more mobile type of soldier was required. Consequently, on 15 June 1832, Congress authorised the raising of 600 mounted Rangers. They proved such a success that they eventually gave way to a more permanent organisation: the Dragoons. John Langellier details the fascinating campaign history of the US Dragoons 1833-55, complete with numerous illustrations including eight fine full page colour plates by Bill Younghusband.

US Dragoons 1833-55 (Men-At-Arms Series, 281) (Men-at-Arms, 281)

For those of you who may have noticed the change in the title of this publication (formerly known as Lone Pine IN the Movies), it coincides with the name change and mission statement of the museum located for the last decade in Lone Pine, California. The official name of the Museum is now “The Museum of Western Film History” and the decision to change the name of the journal aligns with the broader focus of the Museum by allowing articles and essays not specific to Lone Pine. For example, the articles on Tim McCoy and Bill Elliott included in this edition would not have fit in past issues because neither actor worked in the immediate Lone Pine area. Originally conceived as a companion publication for the annual Western Film Festival in Lone Pine, the “magazine” has evolved more toward a journal of Western film history. Our authors, working from rare research material and a vast array of private photo collections, strive for 100% accuracy. However, as with any human endeavor, errors may occur, and constructive reader feedback is welcome. In this edition, Western historian John P. Langelier makes his first appearance in these pages with his essay regarding U.S. military history as portrayed in the movies of Tim McCoy. Film historian and Western film scholar Francis M. Nevins presents an overview covering the career of Robert N. Bradbury, a director with many Lone Pine films among his credits. Richard W. Bann, a regular contributor to our pages, presents his essay on the RKO film “Stagecoach Kid” starring Tim Holt. Chris Langley, film historian/writer happens to be Lone Pine’s resident authority on the films made in and around the Eastern Sierra region goes to Death Valley to explore filmmaking in that region. Ed Hulse contributed two essays about the primary source of many stories used in B Westerns and other B films, namely the pulp magazines. Professional photographer Don Kelsen once again shares with us some of the photos he has taken of the locations, some familiar and some not so familiar, allowing us to again be reminded of how little things have changed in the Lone Pine area since the 1920s when the first films made in the region hit the theaters.

Lone Pine and the Movies: How Westerns Shaped the American Experience

Humor & Entertainment

Bann, Richard W.

Hulse, Ed

Langley, Chris

Nevins, Francis M.

Movies

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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