Smithsonian Institution
Civil War at Smithsonian: Weapons
Examples of many of the weapons used in the Civil War are included in this exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution. Find rifles, swords, pistols, and hand grenades along with descriptions of who used them and how they were manufactured....
Ohio State University
E History: Introduction to Civil War Cavalry
Read about the role of the cavalry in the Civil War in both the North and the South. Find out about cavalry tactics and weapons as well as information about some of the famous cavalry commanders.