Videos tagged with Union Army

This expert overview from NRA Publications details the historical significance and technical aspects of the Model 1860 Spencer Carbine. It highlights its role in the Civil War, its innovative lever-action mechanism, and its adoption by the Union Army, including President Lincoln's personal endorsement. The entry also touches upon post-war modifications and its eventual replacement by later firearms.

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 video explores Fort Pulaski, a Confederate stronghold, from an infantryman's perspective, detailing its defensive design. It highlights the interlocking sectors of fire, the role of infantry and artillery, and the critical impact of rifled cannons in its eventual downfall. The content emphasizes the fort's layered defenses, including moats, drawbridges, bunkers, and sally ports, contrasting them with the technological advancements of the Union Army.

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 an in-depth look at the Joslyn Army Revolver, a unique .44 caliber percussion pistol. It details its patent history, production challenges, and mechanical intricacies, including its distinctive rotary hand mechanism for cylinder rotation. The assessment highlights its historical use by Union forces and its reported unreliability in the field.

This guide details the Burnside Carbine, America's first military arm with a self-contained metallic cartridge, as presented by Ian McCollum on Forgotten Weapons. It covers its historical context, design features, unique .54 caliber tapered cartridge, and operational mechanics, including the reciprocating breech block. The information is presented with high authority, drawing on detailed mechanical demonstrations and historical production knowledge.