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Recruit
A soldier who has just signed up to be a soldier and is without battle experience.
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Salt pork
The most common meal ration during the war, along with hardtack and coffee. Pork was salted to preserve it.
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Secede
To withdraw from the Union, as 11 southerners states did in 1860-1861. During the war, Southerners were frequently called secesh by Northerners.
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Strategy
The art of military command as to an overall plan of war. How to deploy troops and where to deploy the troops are components of strategic planning.
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Sulter
Dry goods salesman who travels with the northern armies. Considered necessary for the provision of extra items for the soldiers.
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Tactics
The art of maneuvering troops on a battlefield.
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Torpedo
Civil war term for an underwater mine that exploded. Used on rivers to defend against enemy ships.
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Turning Movement
A military tactic. Sending troops around the enemy's flank to attack his line of communications in the rear of his battle line.
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Union
The collection of 23 Northern states which fought the rebellious Confederacy during the Civil War. Also called the United States Of America
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Yank or The Blue, Federals, or Billy Yank
Term for soldier who fought for the union
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