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A Matter of Tactics
The trench-eye view of Civil War tactics has evolved considerably over the past 25+ years. Most notably, the whole question of rifled muskets, engagement ranges, and training has received intense revision and renewed scrutiny—a debate which has added considerable depth … Continue reading
Posted in Arms & Armaments
Tagged arms, Brent Nosworthy, Earl Hess, Paddy Griffith, rifles, Silas Casey, tactics, William J. Hardee, Winfield Scott
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A Farewell to Arms
As the victorious Union army began to muster out at the close of the war, veterans now faced the task of assimilating back into civilian life. But what of the weapons they faithfully carried? On May 29, 1865, Lieutenant General … Continue reading
Posted in Armies, Arms & Armaments, Common Soldier
Tagged arms, Enfield rifles, Ordinance Department, Spencer carbines, Ulysses S. Grant
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