What if canned foods had not been developed until the late 1890's? How would the ACW be impacted?
If you ask me, this was the most efficient way to send meat and spoiling supplies to both sides. Needless to say, the USA and CSA would have been greatly effected. Considering the Army of Northern Virginia was always very close to its major food source (Shenandoah Valley), I think that the Union would have had worse side effects. What do you think?