All officers.
In the infantry, sergeants also were supposed to have a sword.
In the cavalry, mounted men of all ranks were supposed to have a saber.
not many
Ever since there was war.
the rev war was 7 years long
A person can find pictures of swords used in different wars by visiting a library. Many books on the Civil War will have pictures of swords.
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swords
Yes, swords were commonly used as weapons on the battlefield during the Civil War.
The War of 1812
Swords?Or Daggers
KIng George
No
In many cases, officers were allowed to keep their swords and personal revolvers following the end of the Civil War. However, this was not true in every case and was largely dependent on the decision of the Union commander who was accepting the surrender.