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Sharp Rifle
Chrisitan Sharp invented the first sniper rifle which was used greatly by the Union to keep the Confederates hiding -
Minie Ball
The Minie ball introduced the concept of quicker loading because the gun powder was preloaded into the bullet so soldiers would not have to measure out gun powder -
The Original Ironclad
The French released the original design of an Ironclad in 1859 called the Gloire -
Gatling Gun
Dr. Richard Gatling inevent what was said to be the first machine gun, but it was never purchased by the government in the American Civil War. -
First Batte Of Bull Run
The First Battle Of Bull Run was when troops were brought in by trians to assit the Union -
Battle Of Hampton Roads
This was the battle between the two Ironclads, the Monitor (Union) and the Merrimack (Confederate) -
Sherman's March
General Sherman (Union) set out to destroy the Confedeartes train tracks, bridges, and more.
