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Dogs were very important in the Civil War. They provided a friend, defense, offense, and pretty much whatever you can think of. Distractions, Fighters, Mail carriers, First aid helpers, and Finders, etc.
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What anesthesia was used in the Civil War?
Chloroform was used to as an anesthesia during the Civil War.
Why were drums used in the American Civil War?
Drums were used in the American Civil war, to show that the war had begun.
What side of the Civil War used cannons?
Both sides in the US civil War used cannons.
What were the secret codes used for in the civil war?
There were many codes used in the civil war, but the most common one was the quilt code.
Was snipers used in the Civil War?
Yes, but unlike the Vietnam War, snipers in the Civil War were often referred to as Sharpshooters.
What animals were used in the civil war?
Dogs were used to track runaway slaves.
Was there war dogs in the civil war?
Yes.
Where there dogs in the Revolutionary War?
I didn't know the answer to this so I did a little research and found out that no dogs are listed as military dogs used in the war. People did have dogs as pets, but nothing I looked into mentioned them used in the war. I did find the use of dogs in the civil war as pets and guards for a prison camp. Custer is reported to have had several dogs with him and so did Robert E. Lee ( he also had a pet chicken that went everywhere with him). The prison dogs were used in Andersonville prison and were a 100+ pounds and stood over 3 feet tall. They were trained to bring down a man and mutilate him. There are eyewittness reports about the dogs. Since the civil war our military has used dogs.
Was there dogs fighting in the civil war?
Yes.
Were there old women with dogs in the civil war?
YES!
What anesthesia was used in the Civil War?
Chloroform was used to as an anesthesia during the Civil War.
When were military dog tags first used?
Dogs tags were first used in the Civil War. They were sort of like pins and they were either made of gold or silver.
Why were drums used in the American Civil War?
Drums were used in the American Civil war, to show that the war had begun.
How many dogs had died in the civil war?
I do not know because I am asking you ^^ . . _
Did the Civil War have biplanes?
there were no planes at all used in the civil war :)
What side of the Civil War used cannons?
Both sides in the US civil War used cannons.
Why did education become important to Americans after the civil war?
dogs humping a child
