Field artillery article

[John Winn]

As some of you may know I wrote an article on field artillery that attempts to consolidate a lot of information into a relatively small space so as to serve as a good over-all introduction to the topic for those just developing an interest. Recently it was suggested to me that I create a thread and attach the article (since we can now attach PDF files; weren't able to do that until recently) so that folks could grab a copy easily. After some consultation I decided to create the thread and here we are. The article is attached.

I'm going to see about getting the thread pinned so that it'll not just get lost. Not sure if that'll actually happen but I'll ask. I'll now also be able to just replace the attached file when edits are made to the article. In the meantime, here it is.

 

[Tennis]

A Compendium Of Information Pertaining To The Composition And OperationOf Civil War Mounted Artillery Batteries

Is valuable research.

Wish I had understood all of this 50 years ago.

I shall reference this piece as I continue reading.

 

[Tennis]

Information such as
"At best a battery could make about five miles an hour on good, level surfaces and with goodhorses but not for sustained periods." is helpful to understand the movements of the 1860's.

 

[Tennis]

Factor in rain (lots of rain,) sandy clay roads, and mud, and one can see how planning maybe difficult.

 

[Belfoured]

One extreme example of difficulties in moving guns was at Seven Pines on May 31, 1862. Kirby's Battery I, 1st US, had to cross the swollen Chickahominy to get to the fighting. Heavy rain had turned roads into muck and once over the bridge one of the guns sank into the morass up to its axles. It had to be extricated by nearby troops before the battery could move to the battlefield.

 

[Virginia Dave]

As some of you may know I wrote an article on field artillery that attempts to consolidate a lot of information into a relatively small space so as to serve as a good over-all introduction to the topic for those just developing an interest. Recently it was suggested to me that I create a thread and attach the article (since we can now attach PDF files; weren't able to do that until recently) so that folks could grab a copy easily. After some consultation I decided to create the thread and here we are. The article is attached.

I'm going to see about getting the thread pinned so that it'll not just get lost. Not sure if that'll actually happen but I'll ask. I'll now also be able to just replace the attached file when edits are made to the article. In the meantime, here it is.

John this is a great resource. You sent me a copy when I first became a member here. Thanks again.

 

[Belfoured]

A Compendium Of Information Pertaining To The Composition And OperationOf Civil War Mounted Artillery Batteries

Is valuable research.

Wish I had understood all of this 50 years ago.

I shall reference this piece as I continue reading.

I (and Mr. H. J. Hunt) wish it had been available to Mr. W. S. Hancock on July 3, 1863.

 

[John Winn]

John this is a great resource. You sent me a copy when I first became a member here. Thanks again.

You are most welcome. I hope it's been of use to you. There have been some edits so if you want the most current version get the one posted.

And concerning edits, I just want to mention that a number of our members (as well as some other folk) have helped me polish up the document and make things more clear and I'm very grateful (all got credit). In a way it's been a collaborative effort and I've enjoyed my discussions with members about edits and additions and just artillery talk in general. Thanks guys.

 

[John Winn]

I (and Mr. H. J. Hunt) wish it had been available to Mr. W. S. Hancock on July 3, 1863.

But W.S. did OK (even if he did have to rescue his artillery). He got the "hold the high ground" part right and I don't think that's in my article.

 

[Belfoured]

I think H. J. saw that as a matter of dumb luck - he kept the fight going verbally well after the war was over .

 

[UCVRelics]

As some of you may know I wrote an article on field artillery that attempts to consolidate a lot of information into a relatively small space so as to serve as a good over-all introduction to the topic for those just developing an interest. Recently it was suggested to me that I create a thread and attach the article (since we can now attach PDF files; weren't able to do that until recently) so that folks could grab a copy easily. After some consultation I decided to create the thread and here we are. The article is attached.

I'm going to see about getting the thread pinned so that it'll not just get lost. Not sure if that'll actually happen but I'll ask. I'll now also be able to just replace the attached file when edits are made to the article. In the meantime, here it is.

Even though you sent me a copy when you finished I still read it all again. Great write up.

 

[John Winn]

Even though you sent me a copy when you finished I still read it all again. Great write up.

Thank you very much. It means a lot that you would say that.

 

[Paul Yancey]

As some of you may know I wrote an article on field artillery that attempts to consolidate a lot of information into a relatively small space so as to serve as a good over-all introduction to the topic for those just developing an interest. Recently it was suggested to me that I create a thread and attach the article (since we can now attach PDF files; weren't able to do that until recently) so that folks could grab a copy easily. After some consultation I decided to create the thread and here we are. The article is attached.

I'm going to see about getting the thread pinned so that it'll not just get lost. Not sure if that'll actually happen but I'll ask. I'll now also be able to just replace the attached file when edits are made to the article. In the meantime, here it is.

Very informative. Thanks for posting.