Home›Weapons Systems›Wars Used In›American Civil WarWarAmerican Civil WarModernReference and ClassificationDevelopingThe American Civil War (1861 to 1865) was fought between the Union and eleven Southern states that seceded to form the Confederate States of America. It began when Confederate forces opened fire on the Union-held Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, and ended with the Union victorious, the Confederacy dissolved and slavery abolished, freeing four million African Americans. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/FactsAmerican Civil WarConnectionsIn the Other AtlasesSourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsStart YearWell-attested1861 1End YearWell-attested1865 1CombatantsWell-attestedThe Union (the United States) against the Confederacy, formed in 1861 by Southern states that had seceded from the Union. 1OutcomeWell-attestedUnion victory. The war ended with the dissolution of the Confederacy and the abolition of slavery, freeing four million African Americans. 1ClassificationDeath Toll MinWell-attestedfrom 616,222 1Conflict TypeWell-attestedCivil War 1American Civil WarFilter Results36 entriesWeapon FamilyAllAmmunition and Cartridges (1)Battleships and Ironclads (1)Bolt-Action, Lever-Action and Historic Rifles (14)Early Modern Cannon and Mortars (1)Early Modern Grenades and Petards (1)Early Modern Muskets (1)Multi-Barrel and Rotary Machine Guns (1)Muzzle-Loading Naval and Coastal Guns (3)Other Pistols and Handguns (2)Other Small Arms and Personal Weapons (1)Pistols and Revolvers (7)Revolvers (5)Rifles and Carbines (16)Semi-Automatic and Battle Rifles (2)Swords and Sabres (1)Towed Howitzers and Field Guns (1)Weapon Type or ClassAllarmored warship (1)Breech-loading rifle (1)field gun-howitzer (1)Handgun (1)Lever-action rifle (1)musket (1)Muzzle-loading naval gun (1)Naval gun (1)Percussion revolver (1)rapid-firing 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Napoleon (M1857 Gun-Howitzer), Weapons Systems Well-attested ConnectedThe M1857 12-pounder Napoleon gun-howitzer was the most widely used field gun of the American Civil War, fielded by both the Union and Confederate armies.Source Wikipedia: M1857 12-Pounder Napoleontier 2Ironclad Warship, Weapons Systems Well-attested ConnectedIronclad warships, epitomized by the clash of USS Monitor and CSS Virginia, transformed naval warfare during the American Civil WarNaval Blockade, Strategy and Doctrine Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Blockadetier 2Springfield Model 1861, Weapons Systems Well-attested ConnectedThe Springfield Model 1861 rifled musket was the most widely issued infantry weapon of the American Civil WarCommanders and ForcesAlfred Thayer Mahan, Commanders Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Alfred Thayer Mahantier 2Confederate States Army, Armed Forces and Units Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Confederate States Armytier 2Confederate States Navy, Armed Forces and Units Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Confederate States Navytier 2George B. McClellan, Commanders Well-attested George B. McClellan commanded the Union Army of the Potomac in the early campaigns of the American Civil WarSource Wikipedia: American Civil Wartier 2George G. Meade, Commanders Well-attested George Meade commanded the Union Army of the Potomac in the American Civil War, most notably at GettysburgSource Wikipedia: American Civil Wartier 2Ulysses S. Grant, Commanders Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Ulysses S. Granttier 2Union Army, Armed Forces and Units Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Union Armytier 2Led ByUlysses S. Grant, Commanders Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Ulysses S. Granttier 2Uses12-Pounder Napoleon (M1857 Gun-Howitzer), Weapons Systems Well-attested Source M1857 12-pounder Napoleon (Wikipedia)Beaumont-Adams revolver, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Beaumont-Adams revolver (Wikipedia)Brown Bess Musket, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Brown Besstier 2Carronade, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: CarronadeCavalry Sabre, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Sabretier 2Charleville Musket, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Charleville Muskettier 4Colt Army Model 1860, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Colt Army Model 1860Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket RevolverDahlgren Gun, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Dahlgren gun, WikipediaDerringer, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: DerringerGatling Gun, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Gatling Guntier 4Grenade, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: GrenadeHarper's Ferry flintlock pistol, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Harper's Ferry flintlock pistolHarpers Ferry Model 1803, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Harpers Ferry Model 1803Henry rifle, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Henry rifleIronclad Warship, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Ironclad Warshiptier 2Kentucky Long Rifle, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Long rifle (Wikipedia)Lefaucheux M1858, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Lefaucheux M1858Lorenz rifle, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Lorenz rifleM1819 Hall rifle, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: M1819 Hall rifleM1841 Mississippi rifle, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: M1841 Mississippi rifleMaynard carbine, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Maynard carbineMinié rifle, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Minié rifle (Wikipedia)Model 1822 Musket, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Model 1822 MusketMusket Model 1777, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Musket Model 1777Naval Mine, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Naval minePaixhans gun, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Paixhans gunPattern 1853 Enfield, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Pattern 1853 EnfieldRemington Model 1858, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Remington Model 1858Sharps rifle, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Sharps rifleSiege Mortar, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Siege Mortartier 2Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 ArmySmith carbine, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Smith carbineSpringfield Model 1861, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Springfield Model 1861tier 2Springfield Model 1863, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Springfield Model 1863Webley Longspur, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Webley LongspurIn the Other AtlasesSame AsAmerican Civil WarAlso in History Atlas: the same subject.Source Wikipedia: American Civil Wartier 2Sources1. Wikipedia: American Civil Wartier 2lead sectionInfobox: casualties350,000 free civilians died 60,000 identified enslaved people, "tens of thousands" of unidentified enslaved people died from disease 616,222-1,000,000+ total deadLead textThe American Civil War (April 12, 1861, May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union to preserve slavery in the United States.Lead sectionThe American Civil War (April 12, 1861 - May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union to preserve slavery in the United States.View the SourceWikipedia: Blockadetier 2WikipediaAssociated With: Naval Blockade, History sectionQuote, Associated With: Naval Blockade, History sectionThe Union blockade of southern ports was a major factor in the American Civil War of 1861 to 1865.View the SourceWikipedia: Battle of Antietamtier 2Battles and Campaigns: Battle of Antietam, Lead section, para 1 (campaign context)Quote, Battles and Campaigns: Battle of Antietam, Lead section, para 1 (campaign context)during the American Civil WarView the SourceWikipedia: Siege of Vicksburgtier 2Battles and Campaigns: Siege of Vicksburg, Infobox: Part ofQuote, Battles and Campaigns: Siege of Vicksburg, Infobox: Part ofAmerican Civil WarView the SourceWikipedia: Brown Besstier 2Uses: Brown Bess Musket, infobox wars field: 'American Civil War'View the SourceLong rifle (Wikipedia)Uses: Kentucky Long Rifle, infobox wars field: 'American Civil War'View the SourceWikipedia: Springfield Model 1861tier 2Uses: Springfield Model 1861, infobox wars field: 'American Civil War'View the SourceM1857 12-pounder Napoleon (Wikipedia)Uses: 12-Pounder Napoleon (M1857 Gun-Howitzer), infobox wars field: 'American Civil War'View the SourceWikipedia: Gatling Guntier 4WikipediaUses: Gatling Gun, infobox wars field: 'American Civil War'View the SourceWikipedia: Sharps rifleUses: Sharps rifle, infobox wars field: 'American Civil War'View the SourceWikipedia: Pattern 1853 EnfieldUses: Pattern 1853 Enfield, infobox wars field: 'American Civil War'View the SourceMinié rifle (Wikipedia)Uses: Minié rifle, infobox wars field: 'American Civil War'View the SourceWikipedia: Springfield Model 1863Uses: Springfield Model 1863, infobox wars field: 'American Civil War'View the SourceWikipedia: Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket RevolverUses: Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver, infobox wars field: 'American Civil War'View the SourceWikipedia: Maynard carbineUses: Maynard carbine, infobox wars field: 'American Civil War'View the SourceWikipedia: Model 1822 MusketUses: Model 1822 Musket, infobox wars field: 'American Civil War'View the SourceWikipedia: Lefaucheux M1858Uses: Lefaucheux M1858, infobox wars field: 'American Civil War'View the SourceWikipedia: Smith carbineUses: Smith carbine, infobox wars field: 'American Civil War'View the SourceWikipedia: M1841 Mississippi rifleUses: M1841 Mississippi rifle, infobox wars field: 'American Civil War'View the SourceWikipedia: Alfred Thayer Mahantier 2WikipediaCommanders and Forces: Alfred Thayer Mahan, Article bodyQuote, Commanders and Forces: Alfred Thayer Mahan, Article bodyHe then joined the steam-corvette Pocahontas of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron and participated in the Battle of Port Royal in South Carolina early in the American Civil War.View the SourceWikipedia: Sabretier 2Uses: Cavalry Sabre, Infobox: warsQuote, Uses: Cavalry Sabre, Infobox: warsEarly Modern warfare, Ottoman Wars, Napoleonic Wars, American Revolution, American Civil War, Franco-Prussian War, Philippine Revolution, Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War, World War I, Polish-Soviet War, World War IIView the SourceWikipedia: CarronadeUses: Carronade, Infobox: warsQuote, Uses: Carronade, Infobox: warsAmerican Revolutionary War, French Revolutionary Wars, Napoleonic Wars, War of 1812, American Civil War, First Boer WarView the SourceWikipedia: Charleville Muskettier 4WikipediaUses: Charleville Musket, Infobox: warsQuote, Uses: Charleville Musket, Infobox: warsFrench and Indian Wars, Chickasaw Wars, Austrian War of Succession, Jacobite rising of 1745, Karnatic Wars, Seven Years' War, Larache expedition, American War of Independence, Haitian Revolution, French Revolutionary Wars, Coalition Wars, United Irishmen Rebellion, Napoleonic Wars, Emmet's Insurrection, Siege of Santo Domingo of 1805, War of 1812, Greek War of Independence, Franco-Trarzan War of 1825, French conquest of Algeria, First Franco-Mexican War, Franco-Moroccan War, French-Tahitian War, Cochinchina campaign, American Civil War, Garnier Expedition, Tonkin campaignView the SourceWikipedia: Henry rifleUses: Henry rifle, Infobox: warsQuote, Uses: Henry rifle, Infobox: warsAmerican Civil War, Indian Wars, Second Franco-Mexican War, January Uprising, Boshin War, Satsuma Rebellion, Rabih War, Franco-Prussian WarView the SourceWikipedia: M1819 Hall rifleUses: M1819 Hall rifle, Infobox: warsQuote, Uses: M1819 Hall rifle, Infobox: warsIndian Wars Mexican-American War American Civil War Argentine Civil WarsView the SourceWikipedia: Paixhans gunUses: Paixhans gun, Infobox: warsQuote, Uses: Paixhans gun, Infobox: warsSecond Opium War, Anglo-French blockade of the Río de la Plata, Mexican-American War, Second Schleswig War, Crimean War, American Civil WarView the SourceBeaumont-Adams revolver (Wikipedia)Uses: Beaumont-Adams revolver, Infobox: warsQuote, Uses: Beaumont-Adams revolver, Infobox: warsAmerican Civil War Boshin war Anglo-Zulu War First Boer War numerous British colonial conflictsView the SourceWikipedia: Remington Model 1858Uses: Remington Model 1858, Infobox: warsQuote, Uses: Remington Model 1858, Infobox: warsAmerican Civil War American Indian Wars Fenian Raid Red River Rebellion Franco-Prussian War Boshin War Second French intervention in MexicoView the SourceWikipedia: Musket Model 1777Uses: Musket Model 1777, Infobox: warsQuote, Uses: Musket Model 1777, Infobox: warsAmerican War of Independence, Haitian Revolution, French Revolutionary Wars, Coalition Wars, United Irishmen Rebellion, Napoleonic Wars, Emmet's Insurrection, Siege of Santo Domingo of 1805, War of 1812, Greek War of Independence, Franco-Trarzan War of 1825, French conquest of Algeria, First Franco-Mexican War, Franco-Moroccan War, French-Tahitian War, American Civil WarView the SourceWikipedia: Lorenz rifleUses: Lorenz rifle, Infobox: warsQuote, Uses: Lorenz rifle, Infobox: warsSecond Italian War of Independence Austro-Prussian War American Civil War Franco-German WarView the SourceWikipedia: Harpers Ferry Model 1803Uses: Harpers Ferry Model 1803, Infobox: warsQuote, Uses: Harpers Ferry Model 1803, Infobox: warsWar of 1812, Mexican-American War, American Civil WarView the SourceWikipedia: Harper's Ferry flintlock pistolUses: Harper's Ferry flintlock pistol, Infobox: warsQuote, Uses: Harper's Ferry flintlock pistol, Infobox: warsWar of 1812 Seminole Wars Texan Revolution Mexican-American War American Civil WarView the SourceWikipedia: Colt Army Model 1860Uses: Colt Army Model 1860, Infobox: warsQuote, Uses: Colt Army Model 1860, Infobox: warsAmerican Civil War American Indian Wars Boshin War Fenian raid Red River RebellionView the SourceWikipedia: Webley LongspurUses: Webley Longspur, Infobox: warsQuote, Uses: Webley Longspur, Infobox: warsCrimean War Indian Rebellion of 1857 American Civil War Fenian RaidView the SourceWikipedia: Union Armytier 2Commanders and Forces: Union ArmyView the SourceWikipedia: Confederate States Armytier 2Commanders and Forces: Confederate States ArmyView the SourceWikipedia: Confederate States Navytier 2Commanders and Forces: Confederate States NavyView the SourceWikipedia: Battle of Gettysburgtier 2Battles and Campaigns: Battle of GettysburgView the SourceWikipedia: Ulysses S. Granttier 2Led By: Ulysses S. GrantCommanders and Forces: Ulysses S. Grant, LeadUlysses S. Grant (born Hiram Ulysses Grant; April 27, 1822 - July 23, 1885) was the 18th president of the United States, serving from 1869 to 1877, and was the Commanding General of the Union Army, leading it to victory in the American Civil War in 1865.View the SourceWikipedia: Ironclad Warshiptier 2Uses: Ironclad Warship, Wikipedia article textQuote, Uses: Ironclad Warship, Wikipedia article textIronclads were first used in warfare in 1862 during the American Civil War, when they operated against wooden ships, and against each other at the Battle of Hampton Roads in Virginia.View the SourceWikipedia: Siege Mortartier 2WikipediaUses: Siege Mortar, Article textQuote, Uses: Siege Mortar, Article textThe mortar had fallen out of general use in Europe by the Napoleonic era, although Manby Mortars were widely used on the coast to launch lines to ships in distress.View the SourceWikipedia: GrenadeUses: Grenade, Article textQuote, Uses: Grenade, Article textDuring the Battle of Fort Sumter, grenades were kept at critical points of the fort such as the room over the gateway. About 93,200 Ketchum grenades were procured by the Union Army throughout the American Civil war; those weapons were used in the sieges of Vicksburg, Port Hudson and Petersburg.View the SourceWikipedia: Naval mineUses: Naval Mine, Wikipedia article textQuote, Uses: Naval Mine, Wikipedia article textThe first remotely controlled mines were moored mines used in the American Civil War, detonated electrically from shore.View the SourceDahlgren gun, WikipediaUses: Dahlgren Gun, Lead sectionQuote, Uses: Dahlgren Gun, Lead sectionDahlgren (November 13, 1809 - July 12, 1870), mostly used in the American Civil War.View the SourceWikipedia: DerringerUses: Derringer, Wikipedia article textQuote, Uses: Derringer, Wikipedia article textDouble-barreled caplock pocket pistols, commonly known as twister pistols, became popular in England during the Regency era and also saw use among Union Army officers during the American Civil War.View the SourceWikipedia: Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 ArmyUses: Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army, Wikipedia article textQuote, Uses: Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army, Wikipedia article textNovelist Ernest Hemingway’s paternal grandfather, Anson Hemingway, carried a “Long John” .32 revolver as a first lieutenant in 72nd Illinois Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War.View the SourceComments (0)No comments yet. 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