{"product_id":"31268-civil-war-encampment-accessory-set-w-britain","title":"31268 - Civil War Encampment Accessory Set | W.Britain","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31268 – Civil War Encampment Accessory Set | W. Britain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Civil War (1861–1865)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, life for soldiers of both the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnion and Confederate armies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e extended far beyond the battlefield. Much of their time was spent in temporary encampments, where men rested between marches, maintained their weapons, prepared meals and waited for orders that could send them into battle at a moment's notice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese military camps were often established in open fields, wooded areas or near important roads and waterways. Conditions varied considerably, with soldiers relying on basic supplies, personal equipment and whatever comforts they could obtain. Wooden barrels, ammunition crates, rolled blankets and stacked muskets were familiar sights throughout these encampments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most recognisable staples of a Civil War soldier's diet was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehardtack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a simple, hard biscuit made from flour and water. Packed into wooden crates marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Army Bread\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these biscuits were designed to withstand lengthy transportation and storage. Although notoriously difficult to eat, hardtack remained an essential ration for soldiers on both sides of the conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe practice of stacking muskets together in a tripod formation was another familiar feature of camp life. Known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estacking arms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this allowed soldiers to safely store their weapons while resting, eating or attending to their daily duties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW. Britain 31268 Civil War Encampment Accessory Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beautifully recreates these everyday details of military life during the conflict. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-piece accessory set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e includes wooden barrels, hardtack supply crates, stacked and resting muskets, knapsacks, bedrolls and an ammunition crate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to complement both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnion and Confederate encampments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this versatile set adds historical authenticity and atmosphere to any American Civil War display. Although the hardtack crates carry markings associated with Northern manufacturers, they can also represent captured supplies within a Confederate camp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition for collectors wishing to recreate the quieter moments of military life, this finely detailed accessory set provides the finishing touches to a realistic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Civil War diorama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W.Britain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53121283457306,"sku":null,"price":103.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/31268.jpg?v=1792406015","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/31268-civil-war-encampment-accessory-set-w-britain","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}