Shot and Shell: The Road to Rebellion - Paperback

by Robert Kenyon Lytle (Author)

Shot and Shell reveals the American Civil War through the eyes of the Artillerymen who fought in that conflict. The story follows M Company, 2nd United States Artillery Regiment through the early pre-war postings and campaigns, through the dissolution of the Union to the first great battle. No other work links the development of the evolutionary Model 1857 Napoleon gun with the first unit to possess and test this venerable piece of artillery. The Napoleon gun would dominate the battles of the Civil War.

Author Biography

Robert K. Lytle is a 30 year veteran of the United States Army. Born in Columbia, South Carolina he received his college education at The Military College of South Carolina and was commissioned as an Armor officer in 1982. He is a veteran of the Cold War in Europe, the First Gulf War and Operation Iraqi Freedom.