What Did Soldiers Carry?

Learn how the needs of Soldiers were met by the United States Army during the American Civil War and World War II. In this video, staff from The Army Historical Foundation talk about and show what Soldiers needed including mess equipment, field uniforms, weapons and ammunition, and shelter.

Staff Featured:
Brent Feito, Manager of Programs and Education
Caden Ritchie, Intern

[timothywarner]

Perfect very important historically and should be taught in all schools tim

[icantfixthis]

I disagree that bayonets were barely used IE 20th Maine. I would argue more deaths hand to hand than from rifle fire.