Thanks to his efforts , the Southern armies never lacked weapons , though they were short on almost everything else .
Gorgas established armories and foundries , found alternative sources for saltpeter , and created a huge gunpowder mill at the Augusta Arsenal .
Thanks to Gorgas ' efforts , the Southern armies never lacked weapons , though they were short on almost everything else .
Gorgas established armories and foundries , found alternative sources for saltpeter , and created a huge gunpowder mill at the Augusta Arsenal .