David Ireland Corporal Joined Nov 29, 2017 May 3, 2019 #1 Exactly how common do we think it was for soldiers to not have shoes? I assume this was more of a problem for the south?
Exactly how common do we think it was for soldiers to not have shoes? I assume this was more of a problem for the south?
T Tailor Pete Sergeant Joined Mar 30, 2018 Location Tucson, Arizona May 3, 2019 #2 I have seen references to shoddy footwear on both sides of the conflict. I'll try and dig a few up for y'all.
I have seen references to shoddy footwear on both sides of the conflict. I'll try and dig a few up for y'all.
M major bill Brev. Brig. Gen'l Forum Host Joined Aug 25, 2012 May 3, 2019 #3 Both sides would have worn out shoes on a campaign which lasted very long. For example during Lee's withdrawal from Gettysburg and Meade's pursuit both the Confederate Army and Union Army had barefoot soldiers.
Both sides would have worn out shoes on a campaign which lasted very long. For example during Lee's withdrawal from Gettysburg and Meade's pursuit both the Confederate Army and Union Army had barefoot soldiers.