Pennsylvania Bucktails: Civil War Sharpshooters

One of the most distinguished units to serve in the Civil War was the 42nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment, popularly known as the Bucktails. These men adorned their own caps with bucktails and were thus set apart from the typical Federal soldier by their distinctive headgear. The Bucktail regiment consistently displayed courage and tactical ability on the battlefield. Sometimes the Bucktails stood and fought in a line of battle, but often were detailed as skirmishers and sharpshoo...