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 …

Aug 1, 2022 · I was somewhat surprised to learn that both horses and mules (at least on the Union side) where practicable, were sold off once it was determined they weren't fit for further …

Oct 22, 2012 · How much did a horse cost during the War period? I realize it would depend on the animal, but do we have a range? How about mules? Same question, if anyone's got an answer.

Oct 10, 2012 · Battery M, 2nd U.S. Artillery in the field, 1862 A standard Battery contained 6 of the same type of gun, each pulled by 6 horses (mules generally did not have the temperament for …

Mar 13, 2014 · 2. 21,628 Mules 3. 4,302 army wagons 4. 89 2-horse wagons 5. 928 Ambulances 6. 216 pack mules VI Corps had the most wagons and ambulances with 675, XII Corps has …

Feb 5, 2017 · From The Original Civil War Buff Chattanooga, Tennessee, 1863 "During the night battle of October 27-28, some mules, panicking from the noise of firing, broke free from their …

May 23, 2018 · One hundred mules were packed with hard bread, pork, coffee and sugar and, guarded by the ninety mounted men , filed up from the harbor wharfs through the congested …

Aug 12, 2011 · In the 1860s there seem to have been two ways for a teamster/wagoner to control the team, one was from a seat on the wagon box and another was from the back of one of the …

Jun 11, 2012 · It took 110 horses (or mules) to get one battery of light guns to a battle field. Most often when we recall the equines who served during the war, the image of the cavalry mount …

Apr 17, 2011 · Streight wasn't the only guy on mules - Wilder's brigade got them, too, because the Union was out of horses. It was a real laugh when these infantrymen tried to get on these …