Civil War Union Sharpshooter

Union sharpshooter units in the American Civil War emphasized selected marksmanship and more specialized employment than ordinary line infantry. Hiram Berdan’s sharpshooter regiments became particularly well known, though not every Union marksman belonged to those formations. Their work included skirmishing, observation, and aimed fire against selected targets. Rifled firearms increased the practical possibilities of such service, but success still required fieldcraft, discipline, and support within a wider battlefield organization.

Berdan’s United States Sharpshooters became especially associated with green uniforms and deliberate marksmanship. Their skirmishing, scouting, and targeted fire supported larger formations, although battle conditions frequently required them to fight alongside ordinary infantry.

Finish and color

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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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