Grade Range: 5-12Resource Type(s): Primary Source, ArtifactsDate Posted: 12/30/2010
The Spencer carbine was one of the most popular firearms of the Civil War. Issued late in 1863, it had a demoralizing effect on Confederate soldiers. Smaller and lighter than other guns, it could fire a magazine of seven copper rimfire cartridges in 30 seconds.
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These two minie balls from opposing sides met head-on during fierce fighting at the Battle of Fre...
Confederacy, armed forces history, rifle, Confederate, Southern, Northern, battle, South, technology, conflict, military, military history, Confederate States of America, gun, Union, Civil War, war, equipment, North, soldier
Fleishman's depiction of the first Civil War battle relies on individual voices to give a human f...
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