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 …

Jun 25, 2019 · Teams of unbroken mules were not used by the US. The government set up Mule Depots for the breaking and training of mules in several locations across the country, the …

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 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 …

Feb 5, 2017 · The Confederates, unable to see and confusing the sound of mules' hooves with a cavalry charge, panicked and ran away. Some Union soldiers who witnessed the action …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …