What type of shelter tent is correct?

The federal issue shelter tent has a drama filled story of its design and adoption into the regular army. Part of that history during the American Civil War was the different types of tents produced through the war. Whether it’s the Type 1, Type 2, or Type 3 shelter half; they all have their place in the material culture of the American Civil War. The vast majority of the research for this video came from the following academic research book: Thanks to Wambaugh White & Co for additional information and color photos of their reproduction Type II and III shelter tents: Support this channel by going to the Research Arsenal and join the fastest growing Civil War Research Database on the internet!