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They were used to carry ammo for the soldiers and carry there backpacts with there equipement
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What were batteries used for during the civil war?
Batteries can be confusing as a battery in the Civil War usually meant a team of 4 to six cannon manned by 100 men, utilising some 30 to 50 horses or mules, and commanded by a captain. However electrical batteries were also used during the Civil War to power telegraph communication and for electric detenation of sea mines. (known as torpedos in the 1860's)
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 animals played a part in World War 1?
horses, mules, dogs, cattle. Horses were used for cavalry. Mules were to help work and carry some supplies. Dogs were to sniff out and find enemies.
What is an animal used to pull wagons during the civil war?
Horses, mules
Is it true that the US never lost a war in which mules were used?
Yes
What were batteries used for during the civil war?
Batteries can be confusing as a battery in the Civil War usually meant a team of 4 to six cannon manned by 100 men, utilising some 30 to 50 horses or mules, and commanded by a captain. However electrical batteries were also used during the Civil War to power telegraph communication and for electric detenation of sea mines. (known as torpedos in the 1860's)
What roles did animals have in the civil war?
Dogs to track/ guard I believe, but definitely horses for fighting on their backs. There is also a great story about a dog used in the civil war as a spy, see the added link.
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.
Did the Civil War have biplanes?
there were no planes at all used in the civil war :)
What are bad things about mules?
There is nothing bad about mules. The only disadvantage is that they are sterile. In all other respects they are vastly superior to horses or donkeys (this includes strength, durability, food intake and intelligence). No army that used mules has ever lost a war.
What side of the Civil War used cannons?
Both sides in the US civil War used cannons.
How did farmers plow fields during World War 2?
Farmers used mules to pull the implements such as plows.
What kinds of airplanes were used during the civil war?
There were no airplanes back in the Civil War
What animals played a part in World War 1?
horses, mules, dogs, cattle. Horses were used for cavalry. Mules were to help work and carry some supplies. Dogs were to sniff out and find enemies.
