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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …