Unit Histories "The Bloody Thirty First:" Reflections on the 31st Regt. of Virginia Volunteers at Allegheny Mountain By Jason C. Spellman Excerpts from "The New History of the 99th Indiana Infantry" By Chaplain Daniel R. Lucas, Edited by Paul A. Boccadoro Crossed Hatchets and Detached Service: The Creation of the Pioneer Brigade By Cody J. Harding Civil War Experience “Soldiers are ingenious animals.” American Civil War Campaign Shelters By John U. Rees Overview: Civil War and Reconstruction Foods By John U. Rees “We Were Marching on Christmas Day.” History, Food, & Civilian & Soldiers’ Celebrations By John U. Rees Uniforms and Equipment English Cloth on Cooke’s Foot Cavalry: English Uniforms and the 27th NCT By Andrew Turner Photographic Compilation of Common Tools Being Used in the Field By Paul A. Boccadoro Examination of Original Tools Excavated from Federal Camps By Paul A. Boccadoro Photographic Compilation of Federal Enlisted Men Wearing Dark Blue Pants in 1862 and Beyond By Paul A. Boccadoro Definitions of Leather and US Infantry Cartridge Boxes: A Guide to Their Use By Larry McIrvin Stud Covers and Scalloped Shoulder Strap Ends on Early Federal Knapsacks By Paul A. Boccadoro Methods How to Make Your Own Inexpensive Contractor Stamps By Paul A. Boccadoro Support for Support Arms (external site) By Marc A. Hermann