Monthly Archives: May 2015

“Walker’s and Long’s are exhausted”

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Russ

Following along with the last post on the Confederate ammunition supply here is another item from the same period. Please excuse the quality of the scan. The interesting point here is that Alexander is being called on to move guns … Continue reading →

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Artillery used like shotguns – the Confederate Ammunition Supply at Spotsylvania

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Russ

It has been said that at Spotsylvania the Confederates used their artillery like giant shotguns. Short ranges and the need to add power to the infantry line necessitated just that. The guns by and large were in the trenches, firing … Continue reading →

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Artillery used like shotguns – the Confederate Ammunition Supply at Spotsylvania

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Russ

It has been said that at Spotsylvania the Confederates used their artillery like giant shotguns. Short ranges and the need to add power to the infantries line necessitated just that. The guns by and large were in the trenches, firing … Continue reading →

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