Class Year
2019
Document Type
Blog Post
Publication Date
5-30-2018
Department 1
Civil War Institute
Abstract
“Did you know there was a push to create a Camel Corps right before the beginning of the American Civil War?” This certainly seems like an interesting piece of trivia to share around the dinner table, but what was the Camel Corps and what insights can it provide on U.S. military thinking in the mid-19th century? I believe that the Camel Corps Experiment, regardless of whether it was deemed an utter failure or not, demonstrated progressive military thought and the desire of its advocates to explore advancements in both mobility and technology for military practices. [excerpt]
Copyright Note
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Recommended Citation
Major, Abigail K., "The Camel Corps Experiment" (2018). The Gettysburg Compiler: On the Front Lines of History. 306.
https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/compiler/306
Comments
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