Civil War Confederate Soldier

Confederate infantry formed the main fighting strength of the Southern armies during the American Civil War. Regiments were raised by individual states, and uniforms and weapons varied with local supply, imported equipment, battlefield captures, and the resources available to Confederate manufacturing. Rifle-muskets increased the danger of attacking prepared positions, while disease, marching, and supply shortages shaped soldiers’ daily experience. The figure represents historical Confederate ground troops; exact regiment, campaign, and date depend on the uniform and equipment shown rather than on a single universal Confederate appearance. Companies and regiments depended on officers, noncommissioned officers, musicians, and support personnel to sustain battlefield organization. Enlisted men spent much more time drilling, marching, camping, and performing fatigue duties than actually fighting. The expanding Union blockade and loss of territory progressively tightened Confederate logistical constraints.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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