Civil War enthusiast Tic Tac shares his valuable collection of authentic Civil War weapons with the public at the Civil War Kids Days, May 7 & 8, 2010 in Harrisonville, Missouri. Hands-on education makes a lasting impact.
Thanks, Tic Tac, for your support of the Kids Club youth and their activities!!
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Ever wanted to know how to load a Civil War rife? Or did you know it takes four men to load a Civil War Cannon? See how it’s all done in this video produced by Rob Child. For more info visit www.robchild.com
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Facts about the American Civil War. Created by Nick Ehrhard and Sairee Knabe.
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My flatmate and I are wondering what advancements in engineering, chemistry, ballistics,etc. made the similar large and field artillery of WWI so superior in combat to previous wars.
Several important technological advances were needed.
The first was the improvement in the steel casting process in the 1840′s to 1850′s (engineered by the Krupp steel works in Essen, Germany), allowing for the casting of much larger cannons of steel. The switch from bronze to steel was needed to allow cannons that could effectively open and then reseal in the back (breech-loading cannons).
Second was the development of the interrupted screw. This provided a good seal of the breach, increasing power and minimizing risk to the gunners. (A further improvement to the seal was provided by the De Bange system in 1872)
De Bange cannons still suffered from significant recoil, however, which meant they needed to be repositioned after each shot, greatly slowing down the rate of fire. The Canon de 75 (designed in 1897) was the first cannon to feature a hydro-pneumatic long recoil mechanism. This kept the gun’s trail and wheels perfectly still during the firing sequence.
Now that the gun stayed in position, more sophisticated aiming methods were possible, including ones that did not rely on seeing the enemy directly (indirect fire).
All these improvements allowed the new weapons to have higher power, greater range, and much greater rate of fire.
A video slide show of images and facts about the American Civil War, set to ‘Old Train Coming’, written and performed by my friend Jim Clare ( www.jimclare.org ).
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What are some important facts about the following battles?
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
Sherman’s March
Help please. If you are not quite sure make an educated guess. Thx.
GETTYSBURG
July 1-3, 1863 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Union Commander(s): General Meade was in overall command with Generals Buford, Reynolds, Doubleday, Hancock and others in charge of different units.
Confederate Commander(s): General Robert E. Lee was in overall command with Generals Longstreet, Hill, Ewell, Heth, Pickett, Stuart and others in chage of different units.
Union Troops Involved: Approx. 95,000 Confederate Troops Involved: Approx. 75,000
Union Casualties: 23,040 Confederate Casualties: Estimated between 22,000 and 25,000
Victor: General Meade of the Union Army
Additional Comments: This battle fought in the North was an offensive measure by the Confederacy to bring the war out of Virginia. It was the hope of Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee to make the people in the North weary of the war. President Lincoln hoped this would be the decisive battle that would end the war. Although a victory for the North, General Meade did not pursue and squandered the opportunity. This battle is also famous for Pickett’s Charge in which his Confederate soldiers were valiantly attempting to take the Union position but received a horrendous number of casualties.
VICKSBURG
Battle of Vicksburg
1863
At the Battle of Vicksburg a Confederate army under General John C. Pemberton surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant after a campaign that had beun on March 29. The South lost 8000 killed and wounded; and more then 29,000 surrendered. Union casualties were 8910. This loss of manpower and control of the Mississippi River, atop the loss at Gettysburg, doomed the Confederacy.
SHERMAN’S MARCH
Key Individuals Involved in Sherman’s March to the Sea:
Union: Major General William Sherman
Confederate: Major General Joseph Wheeler
Outcome: Union Victory. Approx. 3100 casualties of which 2,100 were Union soldiers.
Significance of Sherman’s March to the Sea: Sherman presented Lincoln with Savannah, Georgia in what he called a ‘Christmas gift’. He was able to strike in the heart of the Confederacy. His victories along with those of the other Union commanders were the beginning of the end for the Confederacy.
Overview of the March: Late in 1864, General William Sherman left Atlanta to head towards the Atlantic Ocean. He moved through Macon and Augusta and ended up in Savannah. There were few troops to stop him and his forces on the way and they left destruction in their wake.
Member of the 44th VA, Company H with a new twist on Civil War drill
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Real amazing American Civil War Pictures from the 1860′s.
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Anyone would like to share some facts about the civil war and new jersey? Im doing an essay and my brain is fried and can’t think of anything anymore!
April 17th, 1861: Orders for four regiments were issued by the Governor of New Jersey.
April 30th, 1861: The Legislators of New Jersey assembled in extra session, and authorized a loan of two million dollars to fit out her troops. The command of her forces was given to Gen. Theodore Runyon. It immediately started from Trenton for Annapolis, in fourteen propellers, by canal to Bordentown, thence down the Delaware River. The whole brigade was armed with Minie rifles, and took also four pieces of artillery. It was stated that "the fleet of transports with a strong convoy made a novel and splendid appearance steaming in two lines up the Chesapeake Bay."
At Bull Run on the 8th of July, in the fourth divison, under Brig.-Gen. Runyon, as a reserve, were the following regiments: First, Second, Third, Fourth, New Jersey three-months’ volunteers, and First, Second, Third, New Jersey three years’ volunteers.
Brass Bands played an important role during the Civil War providing martial music for dress parades, serenades for officers and music of home for the troops. Music recorded by the Federal City Brass Band, one of the top Civil War bands in the U.S. today. Tunes include Bonnie Blue Flag Dixie and Battle Hymn of the Republic. For more information please visit www.jvmusic.net
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