Videos tagged with American Civil War

This expert guide details the unique operation of the Savage 1861 Navy revolver, a Civil War-era firearm. It highlights the ring cocker mechanism for cocking and indexing, the innovative gas seal system, and the Luger-like toggle lock for securing the cylinder. The information is presented with high authority, drawing on detailed mechanical explanations and historical context.

This video focuses on the historical Battle of New Market, fought on May 15, 1864, in Virginia. It details how a smaller Confederate force, including approximately 257 cadets from the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), managed to defeat a larger Union Army of the Shenandoah commanded by Major General Franz Sigel. The description highlights the casualties, particularly among the VMI cadets, with 10 killed and 50 wounded. While the title and description are historical, they provide context for the weaponry and military tactics of the era.

This YouTube video explores historical battle sites, specifically Little Round Top and Culp's Hill, with Dr. Alan Harrelson. The title, "All they need to do is roll rocks down on you!", hints at historical tactics and the challenging terrain of these locations. While no firearms are explicitly mentioned or demonstrated, the context of historical battlefields can evoke interest from those who study military history and its relation to weaponry and tactics.

In a potential US civil conflict, small arms fire driven by superior marksmanship will be the primary casualty producer, unlike current artillery-heavy wars. Advanced civilian optics and ammunition extend effective engagement ranges significantly. Signature management through camouflage and breaking up silhouettes is crucial against modern threats like SIGINT, night vision, and drones. Prioritizing training over gear is essential for preparedness.

This video details the innovative Whitworth rifle, a British firearm utilized by the Confederacy during the American Civil War. It highlights Sir Joseph Whitworth's mechanically locked system, featuring a unique hexagonal bullet designed for exceptional long-range accuracy. The discussion covers the rifle's development, its advanced rifling, and its impact on historical events, including its role in the death of Major General John Sedgwick.

This guide details the technique for loading and firing a Sharps-style rifle using nitrated paper cartridges, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda. It covers proper cartridge insertion, breech operation, percussion cap ignition, and the unique firing cycle where the paper residue is consumed. The video emphasizes the importance of chamber-length specific cartridges for reliable function.

This video details the history and technical aspects of the Burnside Carbine, invented by Ambrose Burnside before the American Civil War. It highlights its innovative breach-loading mechanism and unique brass cartridge, comparing it to other Civil War firearms and noting its eventual obsolescence due to rapid technological advancements.

This video provides a historical overview of the American Civil War, focusing on its causes, key figures, and casualties. It draws parallels between the ideological divisions of the 19th century and contemporary societal divides, warning against the catastrophic potential of another civil conflict. The presenter highlights the technological advancements in weaponry since the Civil War, emphasizing the devastating consequences of modern warfare.

This video explores the historical Callister and Terry carbine, an early British bolt-action breach-loader developed in the mid-19th century. It highlights its innovative greased felt wad system for sealing the breach and clearing fouling, its use during the American Civil War by figures like Jeb Stuart, and its limitations with the advent of metallic cartridges. The carbine is presented as a significant, albeit ultimately superseded, development in firearm technology.

This video presents authentic archival recordings of the 'Rebel Yell' performed by Confederate veterans, showcasing its high-pitched, yelping characteristics and variations in cadence and pitch. It emphasizes the battle cry's cultural and psychological impact during the American Civil War, accompanied by historical imagery.

This video details the British Pattern 1856 Enfield Cavalry Carbine, a significant 19th-century firearm. It highlights its development as a shorter, two-banded version of the 1853 rifle musket, designed for cavalry use. The carbine's features, including a captive ramrod and swivel for mounted loading, are discussed. Its role as a stop-gap measure before breech-loading arms and its substantial importation by Confederate forces during the American Civil War are also covered, along with common markings and the prevalence of fakes.

This guide details the operation of the 1843 Side-Lever Hall Carbine, focusing on its unique breech-loading mechanism. The video, presented by an expert in historical firearms, demonstrates how to open the action by manipulating the side lever, load the .54 caliber cartridge, and close the breech. It also touches upon the carbine's historical significance and production details.