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Video #2 The second video focuses on the winter coat that the soldiers were issued
and how it was adaptable for weather factors like bitter cold wind. Other items
discussed are the tin dipper that was issued for meal time, the haversack and the
importance of weather proofing the haversack. Components of the haversack
including a tin plate that the soldiers had to keep up with and a combination utensil
that included a spoon, fork and knife in one contraption were discussed. The video
also talked about cleaning the issued items and how many times there was no water
available at camp to clean them so soldiers had to rub them in the dirt to get the food
off before putting them away to use again at a later time.
Length 4:13
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=79778&title=Civil_War_Unif
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Video #3 The third video explains the pants of the Civil War soldier including the
significance of the striping, which includes rank and branch of service. The shoes are
discussed in great detail explaining the canvas and leather combination as well as the
importance of the heel of the shoe. The heel of the shoe was very important since
soldiers had to march on different terrains repeatedly.
Length 3:50
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=79776&title=Civil_War_Unif
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