Soldier Gear: The Civil War in Four Minutes

Haversacks, canteens, ammunition, knapsacks, caps, coats, shirts, wool pants, shoes and of course, a musket. Civil War soldiers on both the Union and Confederate side had to be ready to march at a moment's notice, and therefore carried "their house" on their backs on battlefields, cities and towns across America.
Douglas Ullman Jr. is a historian and battlefield preservationist.
The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.

[@richardglady3009]

That was a great summation of the soldier’s gear. What is hard to “show” is how heavy all this stuff was. Thank you for this video.

[@charlesvitanza8325]

The weight was one thing I wasn't anticipating when I started reenacting! The old heads that I'm with don't mention it because it is second nature to them and they are used to it! It just takes time to get used to.

[@10_a_see]

"Hair Shirts"; I love the soldiers' humor. Excellent presentation.

[@stevemetz689]

Hit it right on the old forage cap there , thank you guys for bringing history to life 🇺🇸

[@user-mz1sp3wi9b]

God bless them on both side who left the comforts of house and home on order to march and fight

[@robinfereday6562]

Very educational I love learning about the American civil war coming from the 🇬🇧

[@lanced3256]

Excellent post, just wish it was a little longer. Thank you for bringing this to us. Much appreciated Best wishes

[@cynthiacronin2794]

Very interesting. Learned a lot.👍

[@OcotilloTom]

Good information and very well presented. I have been a Civil War reenactor for 24 years, both in the Norfolk Light Artillery Blues (Grandy's Battery) and 12th Texas field artillery (Val Verde battery). It's been one of the highlights of my life. Tom Boyte GySgt. USMC, retired Vietnam 65-66/70-71

[@stevenhearnden6103]

Interesting. 👍🇬🇧

[@biuro71]

Untill today i thought civil war sodiers worn cotton 🙂. As someone said: a man is learning all his life. It was a pleasure to watch this meterial.

[@zico739]

Good stuff as usual.

[@danielkohli1542]

After reading the 1861 U.S. regulations, I was under the impression that the government had provided some socks.

[@josephgonzales4802]

Yes they did for the Union Army.I do not know if the Confederates did.😏

[@virginiasoskin9082]

Very informative. Wool in summer! Oh my goodness, but its wicking qualities and strength were what helped soldiers stay more comfortable and free of scratches and scrapes. When Tsar Nicholas' Russian army had new uniforms designed he got a set and marched all over the Crimea (his summer home) to see how well it withstood a long march. Evidently he was pleased with it and there is a photo of him all kitted out.

[@jbolf6]

Well done video, very informative

[@530eman]

Very interesting, thank you sir…💪🏻💥🇺🇸

[@MuhammadYousaf-yg6tw]

Great explain the old history of war.

[@terrihawes2463]

Thank you for sharing the information! I was surprised wool wasn’t worn even in Warm weather, also other information news to me!

[@shirayasha]

great video

[@bigsarge2085]

👍

[@rogerwright9096]

VERY INFORMATIVE, THANK YOU SIR .🏴‍☠️

[@jimplummer4879]

I just attended my first drill today in 20 degree weather. Learned a lot .

[@garethjohns5545]

Our corps march: Wait for the wagon!👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@djdave30]

Going to dealing military Odyssey in two weeks as my family a re re enactors and we do English civil war, Napoleonic war, American civil war and ww2 So it's nice to see what I need

[@lesliejenkins4855]

These videos save my civil war grades.

[@brandondowd6470]

Man I miss being out in the field, ready for shaprsburg

[@savanahmclary4465]

Amen!

[@kennethswain6313]

What do cartridges look like- how are they composed? What do the percussion caps look like and how are they fitted? Shoes no left or right and how do sizes compare today. Thanks!

[@anlerden4851]

very beautiful and lovely informations, thank you so much for beautiful informations about civil war.

[@marshallburns8762]

Is the 1853 enfield rifle better then a Springfield?

[@briansass4865]

different is my understanding. Not better. Bullet path is more parabolic, so Enfield needed to be aimed higher. Springfield's path was straighter.

[@austinrice8551]

Soldiers were issued domet flannel not canton flannel shirts. Canton flannel is used for under garments and is very soft. Domet flannel is what was referred to as the insufferable horse hair shirts.

[@Copper60]

song name?

[@savanahmclary4465]

Then why did some of the Soldiers both North and South wear a Red BANDANAS?

[@roguespearsf]

I carried an M4 with a 203

[@exsopher]

this is basically 5 minutes. you cut it so close.

[@Billy_yank1865]

your shirt is wrong us should be wearing an issued shirt the only time you wear a civilian shirt is if you were straight out of the depot

[@cynthiacronin2794]

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