Uniforms of the American Civil War - Wikipedia
WEBThis article covers military uniforms during the American Civil War (1861–1865). During the years 1860–1865 there were three distinct types of uniform in use by the United States Armed Forces.
Civil War Uniforms - HistoryNet
WEBUniforms and clothing worn by Union and Confederate Soldiers During the Civil War. The two sides are often referred to by the color of their official uniforms, blue for the Union, gray for the Confederates.
Union Uniforms (U.S) of the American Civil War - USHist.com
WEBMar 15, 2024 · U.S. Officer and Enlisted Uniforms of the Union Army during the American Civil War. Army: Artillery, Cavalry, Infantry and Staff; Navy and Marines. Authentic, High Quality, Made in USA.
Civil War Uniforms 1861-1865 - History of American Wars
WEBCivil war uniforms served the dual purposes of distinguishing friend from enemy on a smoke filled battlefield, particularly in hand to hand combat, and encouraged unit cohesion. As the war lingered and became more intense, maintaining morale was critical.
Civil War Uniform - What Did Civil War Soldiers Wear - Civil War …
WEBThe Civil War uniform for both Northern troops and Southern troops was one of the most basic and important things a solider could have. Uniforms were more than just clothes to wear. They showed your friends and enemies alike what side you were on, they showed what branch of service you were in Infantry, Cavalry or
11 Objects Carried by American Civil War Soldiers - HISTORY
WEBApr 26, 2024 · The typical Civil War soldier’s uniform was made of wool. Although wool would seem to be hot to wear in the summer, it wicks away moisture and helps keep the body cooler.
Uniforms of the Civil War : an illustrated guide for historians ...
WEBSep 23, 2022 · The text for this edition originally appeared in two separate volumes: American Civil War : Union Army by Robin Smith; and American Civil War : Confederate Army by Ron Field in 1996.
Uniforms of the Civil War - Infoplease
WEBNov 29, 2022 · The Civil War Uniform. Updated November 29, 2022 | Infoplease Staff. From blue to gray and many colors in between, the clothing of the Civil War soldier was often far from uniform. By Catherine McNiff. Confederate general uniform (Atlanta Civil War Museum, By London looks via Wikimedia Commons)
What They Wore - National Museum of Civil War Medicine
WEBExplore the uniforms and clothing worn by both Union and Confederate soldiers during the Civil War with this interactive layering guide.
Uniforms of the American Civil War, 1861-65 - Archive.org
WEBJul 11, 2012 · Uniforms of the American Civil War, 1861-65. by. Haythornthwaite, Philip J; Chappell, Mike. Publication date. 1985. Topics. History, Uniforms & insignia, Uniforms, Military Uniforms, Technology & Industrial Arts, Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9), USA, Uniforms, Military, Military Science, Confederate States of America., Technology, Army, …