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What were the two basic battle formations in the US Civil War?
ChuckSiata
The two basic battle formations in the US Civil War were called line and column formations. Both the Union and Confederate armies used these formations extensively.
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First battle of Civil War?
the first battle of the civil war was the Battle of Fort Sumter.
What was one of the basic infantry formations used in the US Civil War?
The basic infantry formations was a line of regiments deployed two men deep with skirmishes ahead to prepare the way and support units a few hundred yards in the rear to cover for accidents or some type of unforeseen problem.
Was the battle of paletto ranch the final battle of the civil war?
Yes, it was the last battle of the Civil War
Was it a major land Battle of the American Civil War?
Was WHAT a major battle of the Civil War?
What was the first serious battle of the civil war?
Antitam was the first major battle in the Civil War.
Why did Abraham lead the civil war?
Abraham had tremendous foresightedness and he lead the civil war because he knew that this sort of war highlights the basic aspirations of the common people as a whole and will lead the battle for independence to victory.
What happened when newer more accurate weapons were used against closed formations at Antietam?
The losses on both sides were so high that the battle was recorded as the bloodiest day of the Civil War.
Where was the first battle of the Civil War?
Fort Sumter then First Battle of Bull RunThere are varying opinions on what qualifies as the first battle of the Civil War. Fort Sumter was the first conflict and it led to the Civil War. But the First Battle of Bull Run was the first major land battle of the Civil War.
What is the battle of andersonville?
a battle in the civil war
Was the battle of Yorktown in the Civil War?
No. The Battle of Yorktown was the defining battle of the American war for independence from Britain. The Yorktown Battle was part of the American Revolutionary War in 1781 and it was also a battle in the Civil war in 1862.
Was Shiloh the bloodiest battle in the civil war?
No Shiloh was not the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War. The Battle of Gettysburg holds that distinction.
What type of battle formations were designated for cavalry units in the US Civil War?
For the most part both sides in the US Civil War had the identical theories on cavalry combat. Civil War generals such as George B. McClellan, Henry W. Halleck emphasized the saber. West Point instructor, Dennis Hart Mahan held the same ideas. Of course cavalry was also vital in reconnaissance. Few commanders expected cavalry units to rely on firearms. The "saber and spurs" theory believed cavalry charges designed to break through enemy infantry lines was the best technique.
