Civil War use of jackknives and penknives. | Edged Weapons
Aug 25, 2012 · Clasp/utility knives are a different tool. As the name suggests, they were used for a number of tasks that needed a tool. They usually only had one blade, usually a single-edged blade to …
Davis - Was the war all Douglas' fault? | Famous People of the Late ...
Aug 25, 2012 · To them only a candidate who was very pro slavery was acceptable. Had Douglas dropped out of the race what what very pro slavery candidate could have won enough Northern …
Regulated, volunteer/state issued equipment, clothing, and gear.
May 9, 2024 · What equipment were Union soldiers issued during the American Civil War? Examples could be volunteer issued-equipment, State issued gear, belts, or pouches, knapsacks, etc. …
Was it worth it? | The Surrender at Appomattox | Page 21 | American ...
Apr 4, 2017 · Northern racism and the need for unity meant he had to tread softly on slavery in general (as it was, some deserted after the EP rather than fight to free slaves, "slaves" being the polite …
There wasn't much fighting done in Northern Alabama?
Oct 24, 2019 · I noticed Southern Alabama had most of the fighting, that and some in central. Was there alot of fighting done in Northern Alabama? Am I missing something?
Personalized markings on Civil War firearms
Oct 1, 2021 · To quote Ernie Pyle: "Infantrymen, like soldiers everywhere, like to put names on their equipment [...] I saw crude whittlings of initials in the hard walnut stocks and unbelievably craftsman …
Home guard uniforms North and South. - American Civil War Forums
Aug 25, 2012 · Home Guards at Sheboygan, Wisconsin, 1863: View attachment 403357 These fellows appear to be the officers, with sashes or belts: View attachment 403358 More northern home guards: …
This Is New To Me: The Siege of Cincinnati
Aug 30, 2011 · This article about some of the regiments that were German in origin that defended Cincinnati from Kirby Smith's foray into northern Kentucky and southern Ohio in late 1862 was …
Quality 'Period Correct' CW Uniform Fabric Retailer's?
Mar 2, 2011 · Can anyone provide a list of reputable retailers that offer quality 'period-correct' civil war uniform fabrics?
What ranks of officers were entitled to ride horses?
Feb 20, 2005 · But going by the sheer number of cavalry mounts the Army needs, then throwing in all the other military needs (artillery, ambulances, ordnance, quartermaster, blacksmiths and artificers, …