Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When Americans are asked to think about Civil War uniforms, two colors typically come immediately to mind: blue and gray. But at a ...

The Battle of Gettysburg is considered one of the most significant moments of the American Civil War. So what were the weather conditions like, and how did they affect soldiers?

Text originally appeared in American Civil War, Union Army by Robin Smith; and American Civil War, Confederate Army by Ron Field, pub. in 1996. Upd. with new intro and rev. selection of illustrations.

These photos and paintings show how US Army uniforms have evolved to suit changing tactics and technology for more than two centuries.