Figures
Published: 11/13/25
The Cavalry Saber
Facts and figures associated with Civil War cavalry sabers, in particular the Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber, the type most commonly used by Union and Confederate soldiers.
Published: 8/19/25
Shelter from Projectiles
Facts and figures associated with how Union artillerists protected themselves—and their guns—during the siege of Petersburg, Virginia.
Published: 1/2/25
Surgeons in Harm’s Way
Highlighting facts and figures about Union army surgeons and assistant surgeons killed and wounded during the Civil War
Published: 12/1/23
The Sharps Carbine
Facts and figures about the single-shot Sharps Carbine, the most reliable and widely used carbine during the American Civil War.
Published: 9/1/23
Treatment in the Field
A presentation of acts and figures associated with Civil War hospital tents.
Published: 6/7/23
The Bayonet
Affixed over the muzzle of a rifle, the bayonet was undeniably intimidating in appearance. Check out these Civil War bayonet statistics.
Published: 3/7/23
Beasts of Burden
Facts and figures about the mules used by the Union army to help carry supplies during the Civil War.
Published: 9/1/22
Anesthetics
Union surgeons employed anesthesia at least 80,000 times during the Civil War. We break down the numbers.
Published: 12/1/21
Civil War Amputations
View facts and figures about the most common medical procedure performed during the Civil War: amputation.
Published: 6/1/21
The Sultana Disaster
To this day, the tragic loss of the steamboat Sultana in 1865 remains the worst maritime disaster in U.S. history.
Published: 3/7/21
United States Sanitary Commission at Gettysburg
Facts and figures about the U.S. Sanitary Commission's work at Gettysburg after the epic battle, one of its largest relief efforts of the war.
Published: 9/1/20
The Soldier Vote
When the Civil War began, only Pennsylvania permitted soldiers to vote in the field. By November 1864, 19 northern states had enfranchised troops.