Artillery Organization
During the Civil War the artillery was organized into battalions, batteries, sections, and pieces of cannons with horses and men. The sizes of these groups are summarized below.
Battalion
3-5 Batteries
Commanded by
Lt. Colonel or Major
12-30 guns, 150-400 artillerymen, 50-300 horses
Battery
Primary Organization
Commanded by
Captain
4-6 guns, 40-100 men, 70+ horses
Section
2 guns (+ limbers and caissons)
Commanded by
Lieutenant
16 men and 24 horses
Piece
1 gun plus limbers and caisson
Commanded by a Sergeant
1 gun, 8 men, and 12 horses
