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 …

Jun 25, 2019 · Mules are quirky beasts, to say the least, and well-known for making trouble simply out of boredom. Sometimes a wagoner might fall short in the battle of wits. Quirky is a nice way of putting it. …

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 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). …

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 …

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.

Feb 14, 2012 · This fellow, one of the leaders in a 6 mule team harness sports the Federal flag- in Richmond, with Libby tobacco warehouse prison as backdrop. Best, ever, hand's down delightful …

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 …

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 draft …