Infantry and Cavalry on Campaign Flashcards
What is the pace of cavalry at a Walk?
4 mph
What were the most prevalent lever action loading rifles used during the battle?
Sharps 7 shot, breechloading, .53 caliber carbine and Spencer 7 shot, buttloading, .53 caliber carbine
What is Quick Time for infantry?
28 inch step, 110 steps per minute, 100 yards in 70 seconds
How many companies are in a Union cavalry regiment?
12
How many companies are in a Union cavalry squadron?
4 companies with 3 squadrons to a regiment
What was the caliber of most minie balls used during the campaign?
.58 caliber
What was the largest caliber of minie ball used during the campaign?
.69 caliber
What are the calibers of most pistols used during the campaign?
.36 to .44 caliber
What is the pace of cavalry on the march at Full Gallop?
16 mph
What is the pace of cavalry on the march at Slow Pace?
6 mph
What is Double Quick Time for infantry?
33 inch steps, 165 steps per minute, 100 yards in 40 seconds
What is the length of the average brigade on the march?
one to one and a half miles in length
What is the average length of a corps on the march?
7 to 15 miles in length
How many companies are in a Confederate cavalry regiment?
10
What is the speed of the Common Time for infantry?
28 inch step, 90 steps a minute, 100 yards in 84 seconds
