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How many rounds did civil war infantry men carry in their cartridge box?
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What is a thing starting with a I in the Civil War.?
Indiana Infantry Iowa Illinois
What were mules used for in the civil war?
They were used to carry ammo for the soldiers and carry there backpacts with there equipement
What is a cartridge box?
A Cartridge box is a black leather box that held about 40 paper cartridges. Often slung from a strap that went over the left shoulder, crossed the chest and held the box on the right hip. Usually (In the Union Army) there would be a brass chest plate depicting an eagle on the strap, and a brass USA cartridge box plate on the exterior of the box. Here is a link to a Civil War reenactor supplier, the top cartridge box was the mainstay during the Civil War. http://fcsutler.com/fcleather.asp
When did the era of black powder rifles end and cartridge use begin?
i think it was during the civil war ( towards the end of the war )
What civil war infantry regiment was nicknamed Yates' Phalanx?
The 39th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
How did the 54th Massachusetts infantry affect the civil war?
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What is a thing starting with a I in the Civil War.?
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What was the most used weapon by the Union infantry during the US Civil War?
During the US Civil War one weapon was the most used one by the Union infantry. This was the 1861 Model of the Springfield rifle.
What did civil war infantry use to store black powder?
Barrels and paper tubes.
What was the general range of US Civil War rifles fired by infantry troops?
During the US Civil War are large variety of rifles were used by the infantry of both opposing armies. Using an average, based on reports from a good number of battles, accuracy by infantry troops with their rifles usually began at 150 yards or less.
Was colonel Robert shaw in the civil war?
Yes he was in the CIVIL war. He was in charge of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry. The first African American Regiment.
Did drummer boys of the civil war carry weapons?
No, drummer boys of the civil war did not carry weapons. All they did is drum.
What do US Civil War military historians believe was the proper ratio of artillery to infantry?
Most US Civil War historians believe that artillery often played a crucial role in US Civil War battles. They estimate that approximately 3 to 4 cannons per thousand of infantry was a proper and effective ratio.
How many artillery rounds could an experienced gunner from shoot in a minute in the civil war?
3
What British Army Units in Greek Civil War?
the 4th Infantry division was sent there in december 1944
The first minnesota volunteer infantry regiment is best known for its courageous charge during what civil war?
Gettysburg
