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There were many types of firearms used at Gettysburg, from the Brown Bess musket used by the civilian John Burns to the Spencer repeating rifles used by the troopers under George Armstrong Custer. However the most common rifle was the 1861 58 caliber rifle musket, a muzzle loaded percussion rifle shooting a 400 grain bullet at about 1300 feet per second. In the hands of veterans it was (and still is, I carry one today in the field) deadly to 400 yards. At a 100 yards it is devastating.
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Was the Henry rifle used in the Gettysburg battle?
Apparently not, the first recorded use of the Gatling Gun in combat is at the siege of Petersburg a year later.
How much ammo was used in the Battle of Gettysburg?
569 tons of ammunition was used in the Battle of Gettysburg. Thats 1,138 pounds.
Where was the exact location of the gettysburg address?
it is given in gettysburg, pennsylvania; at a cemetery that was going to be used for all of the people who died during the Battle of Gettysburg
What tactical battlefield elements were demonstrated by General Pickett's ill fated charge at the Battle of Gettysburg?
Pickett's Charge on the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg demonstrated battlefield tactics that had already been seen in earlier battles such as the Battle of Frederickburg. At Gettysburg. the power of an elevated defensive position held by the Federals in conjunction with artillery used as a defensive deterrent was made clear. Union artillery fire, first used on a long range basis hurt the Confederates. As their lines managed to advance closer. the cannons used cannister fire to severely create large casualties. The dangers of frontal assaults were also demonstrated. And as at Fredericksburg, soldiers attacking a well defended position, were heavily hurt by rifle fire.
Who was the Army of Northern Virginia's artillery commander at the Battle of Gettysburg?
General Lee had appointed General William N. Pendleton to be in charge of the Confederate artillery at the Battle of Gettysburg. He was one of many pundits who believed that artillery was best used as a defensive element.
What was the most common gun used in the Battle of Gettysburg?
A Rifle, also called The Blackinator.
Was the Henry rifle used in the Gettysburg battle?
Apparently not, the first recorded use of the Gatling Gun in combat is at the siege of Petersburg a year later.
How much ammo was used in the Battle of Gettysburg?
569 tons of ammunition was used in the Battle of Gettysburg. Thats 1,138 pounds.
What was the significant of the battle for Gettysburg?
Gettysburg Was the Turning Point of the WarThe Location of the Battle Was Significant, Though AccidentalHeroism and Drama at Gettysburg Became LegendaryThe Battle Was EnormousAbraham Lincoln Used Gettysburg to Justify the Cost of the War
What battle in World War 1 was the rifle used in?
The rifle was the main gun of the Infantry man so every major battle in WW 1 the rifle was used.
What type of airplanes were used in the Battle of Gettysburg?
B-29's. They didn't have jet powered aircraft yet.Ans 2 -There were NO aircraft at all at that time
What kind of guns were used at the Battle of Gettysburg in the Civil War?
the ones you shoot
Where was the exact location of the gettysburg address?
it is given in gettysburg, pennsylvania; at a cemetery that was going to be used for all of the people who died during the Battle of Gettysburg
Do you capitalize the word battle?
It depends on the context. If it is part of a proper noun like "Battle of Gettysburg," it is capitalized. If it is used as a common noun, like "They had a battle," it is not capitalized.
What weapons were used in the seven days battle?
Sharps Rifle was a popular Union Rifle during the civil war
What type of rifle is used in biathalon?
Bolt action .22 LR target rifle
What was the new battle rifle used by us military iin Vietnam?
The M14 and M16 were both new rifles which debuted while the US was involved in Vietnam to some extent. The M14 is the battle rifle - the M16 is an assault rifle.
