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Civil War in camp When studying the Civil War, we often focus on great battles and dramatic events. Soldiers, however, also have plenty of time to think about other things. There are occasional, truly terrifying moments, but most days are spent training, or just slogging from town to town, and battle to battle. Amusements to break the monotony are welcome. |
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Federals at Gettysburg Union troops march through town. | |||||||||
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Federal Artillery Depot Federal artillery depot near Petersburg, 1865. | |||||||||
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Federal Wheelwrights Wheelwrights repair army equipment at shops back in Washington. | |||||||||
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Transport vessels Federal transport vessels are typically just stripped-down steamboats, pressed into service. Note the field artillery piece mounted in the bowl. | |||||||||
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Invasion equipment Plenty of horses and mules are needed to haul supplies and equipment to the battlefield. | |||||||||