Infantry Shoulder At Shiloh-What Say You. - American Civil War Forums
Feb 10, 2014 · The weather conditions during the 100-yard test on 18 June had been perfect; cloudy, dry, and windless. Each of the 20 men involved in the 100-yard test fired one shot using Atlanta …
Early and Longstreet Fued - American Civil War Forums
Jul 3, 2002 · I need only add that every movement or halt of the troops on that day was made in the immediate presence of General Lee, or in his sight - certainly within reach of his easy and prompt …
The Grave At Goosecreek Bridge, Secrets In Plain Sight
Feb 14, 2012 · Funny, those 9 months men- drafted militia may have been called forth like unwilling wraiths but boy, they sure died like enlisted. Had an astonishing and astonishingly sweet email …
McClellan's (Potential) Siege of Richmond vs Grants
Apr 29, 2025 · During the AoP's peninsular campaign, it's frequently stated in the history books (as well, I think by some participants - but I can't recall exact quotes) that if the Army of the Potomac was able …
Question about female soldiers | Civil War Potpourri
Aug 25, 2012 · One problem is ' documentation '. There's some litmus test we tend to use in verifying History- if it isn't passed, that event or person just did not exist. You can see it from both …
Tell me more! - Starr carbine - American Civil War Forums
May 5, 2021 · Guys. I just picked up this Starr and albeit i´m ontop of what needs to be done mechanically i´m at a loss on a few points. Gun´s in alright shape so no worries there but, what are …
How Did The Spencer Rifle / Carbine Work? - American Civil War Forums
Dec 14, 2022 · Spencer Rifle displayed in front of books that relate to its introduction into combat. In response to a recent thread about the effectiveness of Spencer repeating rifles, several folks have …
The Iron Brigade - American Civil War Forums
Jul 12, 2015 · Camp of the 2nd Wisconsin Infantry, 1862 ca. Seated (left to right) are officers Lucius Fairchild, Colonel Edwin O'Connor, and Major Thomas Allen. With them are Mrs. Hathaway, Captain …
My Book on Smoothbore Muskets, 'Buck and Ball" vs. Rifles-- What do …
Dec 2, 2017 · The Enfield - and most European ML rifles had graduated ladder sights from 100 yards upwards to 1000 or more (and 'metres' and 'schritt') The M1861 and 1863 had three settings - a 100 …
Forgotten Forts Series - Fort Foote - American Civil War Forums
Jun 21, 2012 · Fort Washington was used as a test sight for new artillery and firearms during the ACW. Lincoln, military leaders and other military advisors would often go down to Ft Washington to see …