CWDigitalDigest Gilhams Inspection & Stack - Vol. V, Episode 15

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Published on Jul 17, 2019

This week on Civil War Digital Digest, we continue our series on Gilham's Musket Manual. This episode focuses on inspection of arms and stacking the muskets. Both utilize the bayonet and are important functions of the soldier's life. The first ensures that the weapon is clean and in working order. The next teaches stacking the muskets to keep them out of the dirt, organized, and provides a line for men to fall in on after resting.

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[unionblue]

@civilwartalk ,

Ah! Memories of those endless inspections and my undying gratitude of the resulting safety to me and my fellow reenactors!

Thanks, Mike.

Sincerely,
Unionblue

 

[Lubliner]

That has too many sharp points passing face high to practice on a bad day. Anyone ever hear of 'slice' or 'puncture' injuries due to inept handling? (Thanks)-
Lubliner.

 

[Seduzal]

Thank you for this awesome article. Enjoyed watching it.