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 …

Jan 16, 2015 · Summary: Based on extent examples and research, my (conservative) estimate for a typical Confederate brigade works out to 186 horses and mules, assuming the brigade …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Apr 10, 2012 · Stonewall Jackson attempted to use pack mule carried mountain howitzers in the Valley campaign, but the mules were not accustomed to gunfire and behaved very poorly. …

Aug 25, 2012 · One of his operations involved loading 24-pound howitzer shells on the backs of two old mules. Graydon approached the Confederate camp and led the mules across the river, …

Jun 15, 2015 · The first two didn't move real fast either and they were typically drawn by mules, not horses, and those weren't as fast although perhaps a bit less fragile and more sure-footed.

Jan 17, 2012 · Just some small streams, some that were quickly polluted by dead horses and mules. Even to this day, Gettysburg has had a shortage of water, even for only 100,000 or so …

Apr 30, 2012 · I know horse artillery was mobile artillery that usually operated with cavalry. Pelham and Chew were notable horse artillery commanders under Stuart for the ANV. But …