Answer The Union forces or the troops of the United States were referred to as Yankees or Johnny Yank. One influence on the use of the term throughout the years has been the song Yankee Doodle, which was popular at the time of the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783).
Billy Yank was the nickname of the Union solider in the civil war.
During World War 2, a "Yank" referred to an American soldier. The term was often used by civilians and other military personnel from different countries to refer to American servicemen. The term "Yank" was derived from "Yankee," a term used to describe people from the United States.
The Civil War
There is no US Civil War vessel named Damn Yankee. There is a musical named Damn Yankee. During the Civil War this term was meant in a derogatory fashion against northerners.
The North, or the Union
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Yankee
Billy Yank refers to the Union soldiers from the North during the American Civil War, while Johnny Reb represents the Confederate soldiers from the South. Therefore, Billy Yank was on the North. The terms are often used to symbolize the two opposing sides in the conflict.
Yankee
Civil War Journal - 1993 Yank vs- Reb The Foot Soldier's Life was released on: USA: 23 April 1995
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