Look back Wednesday: Confederate Cavalry riders ride out of the fog; back from predawn "battle" with Union Forces. Near dark conditions at start of the predawn battle in the fog. | 1st Minnesota Sharpshooters - Civil War Reenactment Group

Cavalry Tactics during the American Civil War Cavalry tactics during the American Civil War played a vital role in reconnaissance, skirmishing, and rapid movement of troops. Initially, cavalry units were used primarily for scouting and screening infantry movements. However, as the war progressed, their role evolved to include direct combat and exploiting breakthroughs in enemy lines. Cavalry forces employed various tactics, such as hit-and-run engagements, where they would charge into enemy posi

Confederate Cavalry charge. Cavalry demo as part of the Cedar Creek Battle reenactment. This took place as a series of charges and rallies, as the Confederates fell back from the Federal line along the crowd line. It wasn't a single charge! | Max Velocity Tactical

🔫 A Look at a Rare Confederate Revolver! 🔫 Brian Akins dives into the history of a Confederate-made revolver— a copy of the Colt Model 1851 Navy—produced by Samuel Griswold and Arvin Gunnison in Griswoldville, Georgia, between 1862 and 1864. With around 3,700 revolvers manufactured, Griswold & Gunnison became the largest Confederate handgun producer of the Civil War. This revolver features a brass frame, trigger guard, and back strap, along with a round barrel and octagonal barrel lug, making