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 show the …

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 comprised …

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 use based on …

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 combat). …

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.

Dec 27, 2020 · Equine usage was of vital importance in the Civil War. Have seen it described that horses (and mules) performed as 'living machines'. Their power was used to pull wagons and …

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. (Imagine a full …

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 the least at 481 …

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 mules, most of …