The Material Culture of Weapons in the Civil War
The Material Culture of Weapons in the Civil War
Troops in both armies cherished their guns, not only as weapons necessary for their survival, but also as an extension of the physical self. They sometimes domesticated their guns by giving them nicknames or adorning them with slogans. After the war, they had fond memories of their weapons and could be deeply moved by the sight of a gun displayed in a public place.
Keywords: Weapons, Rifle muskets, Small arms, Guns, Gun-adept, Gun-inept, Archaeology, Trench art, Gender, Human body
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