A soldier who has just signed up to be a soldier and is without battle experience.

The standard infantry weapon used in the war. Usually .58 or .577 caliber the rifle fired a mini ball through a spired barrel. a s

THE MOST COMMON MEAL RATION DURING THE WAR, ALOMG WITH HARDTACK AND COFFE

To withdraw from the union, as 11 southern states did in 1860-1861

The art of military command as to overall plan of the war. How to deploy troops.

dry goods salesmen who traveled with northern armies. considered necessary.

The art of maneuvering troops on a battlefield.

Civil war term for an underwater mine that exploded. Used on rivers to defend against enemy ships

A military tactics. Sending troops around enemy's flank to attack his line of communication in the rear of his battle line.battle

The collection of 23 Northern states which fought the rebellious CSA during the war.

Term for soldier who fought for the Union.

Soldiers in colorful uniforms patterned after French infantry soldiers, and who specialized in precious drilling.