Mules- shavetails ,belled tails and bell sharps
Aug 23, 2011 · Interesting military tradition for mules: New arrivals had their tails shaved hence shavetails Then as they learned new skills and their tail grew a bell was cut into the tail to …
First-hand account of Upton's Charge at Spotsylvania
Nov 20, 2012 · Thought this was an excellent account of Col. Emory Upton's charge on the Mule Shoe salient at Spotsylvania, May 10, 1864. From the diary of Clinton...
"Lightning Mule Brigade" | South & Western Theaters
Oct 22, 2012 · Thus was born the so-called Union “Lightning Mule Brigade.” "Streight's plan was risky, but the decision to mount the raiders on mules, and not horses, was a grave mistake. …
A Matter of Yards (What if Lee abandoned the Mule Shoe?)
Nov 8, 2018 · This position (nicknamed the Mule Shoe by the troops), was the most concerning portion of the line. That afternoon, two attacks had been made upon the position; the first had …
Overland - "Upton's Attack 'Brilliant New Tactics Shatter the ...
Aug 25, 2012 · The above is on the cover of "Civil War Times" magazine that arrived today. So will I be awed by the 'brilliant new tactics' Upton used at the Mule Shoe? How 'shattered' was …
The Bloody Angle at Spotsylvania Court House, May 12, 1864
Nov 20, 2012 · On this day, May 12, 150 years ago one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War occurred. At 4:35 am this morning the II Corps of the Army of the Potomac under Maj. Gen. …
The Irish Desert Fox, Captain James 'Paddy' Graydon and his …
Aug 25, 2012 · The Irish Desert Fox, Captain James 'Paddy' Graydon and his suicide mule bombs. major bill Jan 29, 2025 M
riding Morgan's mule | From Abatis to Zouave! (A to Z)
May 12, 2010 · Riding Morgan's Mule: A form of punishment in which the prisoner was forced to sit on, or straddle, a large sawhorse for hours at a time. The rail on which they sat was …
Jenks Naval Carbine | Small Arms & Ammunition
Jan 29, 2019 · The approximate six pound “Mule Ear” carbine was a single shot .54 caliber breech loading side hammered percussion firing carbine. It was loaded from the top of the breech …
Mule Team "Charge" on July 2 - American Civil War Forums
Jan 16, 2015 · Orderly Sergeant Galbraith was sent back to find John Cronk, whose mule team was loaded with extra ammunition. "About 6 o'clock Cronk came up on a dead run. Under …