The Civil War Soldier

1. The Civil War Soldier “I

2. http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=gone+with+the+wind&emb=0&aq=f#http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=gone+with+the+wind&emb=0&aq=f# Both the Union and Confederate armies were composed of common men. With little training, teenage boys to elderly men fought together for their homeland. Soldiers learned military tactics by trial and error battles. Because the civil war involved civilians, the socio and ecological structures of the North and South were wounded. The tension of war created both heroes and crazed men- as seen in the famous film, Gone with the Wind

3. Supplies • Weaponry • Springfield model rifle –the most common shoulder weapon during the war: • $20 • 40” barrel • .58 caliber Minie ball Pattern Enfield Musket- Confederates imported more than any other small arm: 2nd most used in war. • Tools • Canteen • Shoulder bag carrying tent items, blankets, or knapsack tied from blankets or worn clothes- haversacks • Sewing kit • Mess kit (see next slide) • Accouterments (see next slide) • Corn cob pipe, letters, cards

4. Accouterments: Items used to load gun and maintance. A-cartridge box B-cap box C-scabbard D-socket bayonet E-leather belt Mess Kit: Tin kitchen ware

5. Outfit of Union Soldier Wool trousers, navy blue jacket, slouch cap, leather and canvas booties, linen shirts.

6. Outfit of Confederate Soldier http://www.civilwar-pictures.com/articles/general/civil-war-uniforms/