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Rather too well.
The regiments were often commanded by local politicians in uniform, and they would have to be voted-in by the rank-and-file.
This inhibited sensible military discipline.
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How were blacks discriminated against in the union army?
being separated from white soldiers
What was the role of African American soldiers in the union army durning the civil war?
The same as white soldiers, to shoot and be shot at.
Could African Americans serve in the union army?
Yes. There was an African American unit in the union army. They were still paid less than the white soldiers and had white officers. A good movie to watch on this is GLORY.
Which side had more soldiers in civil war?
The American Civil War (1861-1865) had more soldiers on the Union side, with estimates suggesting that the Union Army had over 2 million soldiers, while the Confederate Army had around 750,000 to 1.2 million soldiers. The Union had a significant advantage in terms of population, industrial capacity, and resources during the conflict.
Which army had more soldiers the union army or the confederate army and what were the numbers for each army?
2 Million 213 thousand Union and approximately 1 million Confederate, as accurate information is not available
How were blacks discriminated against in the union army?
being separated from white soldiers
What was the role of African American soldiers in the union army durning the civil war?
The same as white soldiers, to shoot and be shot at.
What was military service like for African American serving in te union army?
They Were Treated Different From Everyone Else Like WHITE PEOPLE ROCK
Could African Americans serve in the union army?
Yes. There was an African American unit in the union army. They were still paid less than the white soldiers and had white officers. A good movie to watch on this is GLORY.
Which soldiers in the civil war were union?
The soldiers of the Army of the United States were known as the 'Union' during the US Civil War. The soldiers of the opposing side, the Confederate States Army, were the rebels.The soldiers of the Army of the United States were the 'Union' during the US Civil War. The soldiers of the opposing side, the Confederate States Army were the rebels.
Were Bolsheviks soldiers in the white army?
No, the Bolsheviks were not soldiers in the White Army. The Bolsheviks were a political faction that led the October Revolution and established the Soviet Union. The White Army, on the other hand, was composed of anti-Bolshevik forces who opposed the Bolshevik regime during the Russian Civil War.
When were African Americans allowed to enlist as soldiers in the union army?
Yes, and there was a special unit of African American soldiers in the Union army. They had white officers and did fight in battles. A good movie on this is "Glory" with Denzal Washington. Very powerful.
How many soldiers did the the union army have?
how many soliders did the union have
In the civil war why did black soldiers often face greater hardships than white soldiers?
They were often used to build fortifications, and other non-combat tasks such as occupation and foraging. They routinely were denied the opportunity to face the CSA in combat, and were often even denied weapons and ammunition. Many, even the vast majority wanted to prove themselves in combat, prove their equal ability, prove their equality on the battlefield, prove their equality as men. They knew the risks of being captured. They volunteerd to join the Union Army, they put pressure on their white commanders to get them into action and endured. With Honor. With Glory.
Was General William Sherman part of the Union Army or Confederate Army?
William T. Sherman was a leader of Union soldiers.
Were African American in the union army paid an equal wage as white soldiers?
not until 1865, after a congressional act to give them free pay was passed
What were the numbers of soldiers in the Union Army vs the Confederate Army?
Union: 2,213,363; Confederacy: 600,000 (estimate)
