Not very often. Swords and other cutting or slicing weapons were considered fundamental to the armies of the Civil War, although the majority of wounds on the battlefields occurred at ranges from 100–400 yards, by guns and cannon. read more
You will notice that some of the earlier model swords are featured in this Civil War section as they saw service both before and after the Civil War. Please click on the sword pictures for details. Copyright American Swords, LLC. read more