Rutland's Blues and Greys : A year of the American Civil War

'August 1862, Colonel Arthur Rutland, Royal Artillery, is sent to America as a military attach for the British Government to observe the Northern Union Army in action. Against instructions, and his own intentions, he becomes involved in the battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg and inevitably Gettysburg. In his travels he meets the legendary Civil War characters of Lt Col Lawrence Chamberlain of the 20th Maine, plus the eccentric English Colonel Sir Percy Wyndham of the first New Jersey Cavalry, while being accepted by the gunners of L Battery 1st New York Light Artillery This is an American Civil War story that shows the depth of feeling between both of the sides from the perspective of a professional British Army officer who becomes an accidental participant in this incredible conflict. For more historical details on weapons visit the website - www.roger-carpenter.co.uk'