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The number and strength of the various corps changed over time.
The Union had 25 numbered corps, plus an ambulance corps, balloon, cavalry, and telegraph corps. Not all of these were in operations at the same time.
Not all of the Confederate Army was divided into corps. The Army of Northern Virginia had four regular corps and one cavalry corps. The Army of Tennessee had 3 corps. The Confederates had about 13 small armies which might be considered as corps. Most of these armies did not operate throughout the war; instead they were broken off of other units and later merged again.
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How many armies were in the Battle of Gettysburg?
Confederate General Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia were planning to make a significant raid on Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Northern forces of the Army of the Potomac were sent to not allow that to happen. By strictly chance the two opposing armies met at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It was a three day battle in which the North and Union General George Meade won. This forced Lee to retreat back to Virginia.
How many people of the Union and the confederate died in the Battle of Bull Run?
There were about 2,000 Union casualties and approximately 4,000 Confederate casualties.
How many union ships were sunk by confederate torpedoes?
It is estimated that about 22 Union ships were sunk by Confederate torpedoes. There were also about 12 ships that were seriously damaged by torpedoes.
What was the most important military objective of the Union army during the US Civil War?
The single most important military objective of the Union armies was to defeat the Confederate armies on the battle fields. They were able to do this many times, however, they were rarely in the position of destroying a Confederate army. This did happen a few times but not enough. The idea about diplomatic recognition was a problem for the State Department. The effectiveness of Union's naval blockade of Southern ports remains a hotly debated topic among military historians.
What was one reason the South faced severe economic problems during the US Civil War?
The Federal blockade prevented them from carrying out trade, particularly in cotton, overseas. Cotton was the South's main source of income, so to lose that was an incredible blow to the economy.
How many years did the Confederate and Union armies fight in the American Civil War?
It lasted for 4 years.
Did slaves join the confederate or union armies during the civil war?
some were forced to fight for their masters but many escaped and fought for the union
How many armies were in the Battle of Gettysburg?
Confederate General Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia were planning to make a significant raid on Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Northern forces of the Army of the Potomac were sent to not allow that to happen. By strictly chance the two opposing armies met at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It was a three day battle in which the North and Union General George Meade won. This forced Lee to retreat back to Virginia.
How many people of the Union and the confederate died in the Battle of Bull Run?
There were about 2,000 Union casualties and approximately 4,000 Confederate casualties.
Was Maryland on the union or confederate side?
maryland was on the confederate side and kentucky was on the confederate side too NEW RESPONDENT. Maryland sided with the Union although many Marylanders opposed to.
How the confederate flag differ from the union flag?
The Union Flag was the Stars and Stripes. The Confederate flag was the stars and bars, representing many fewer states.
How many union soldiers and confederate soldiers died in the first battle of bull run?
Union 460 Confederate 387 That is just the death count from the battle. Total casualties (Killed, MIA, Etc.) Union 2896 Confederate 1982
How many US Civil War soldiers spent time in POW camps?
During the course of the US Civil War, many soldiers from both sides spent time in prisoner of war camps. It is estimated that 310,000 Confederate soldiers and 300,000 Union soldiers were prisoners of war. Some escaped and many Union soldiers were released by Union armies invading the South.
How many union ships were sunk by confederate torpedoes?
It is estimated that about 22 Union ships were sunk by Confederate torpedoes. There were also about 12 ships that were seriously damaged by torpedoes.
How many union soldiers fought during the US Civil War?
The Union armies had from 2500000 to 2750000 men.
How many soldiers Union and Confederate died in the Civil War?
There were 360,000 Union soldier deaths and 258,000 Confederate soldier deaths during the American Civil War.
How many union any how many confederate soliders were lilled in civil war?
It is estimated that 112,260 Confederate and 75,000 Union soldiers were killed in action or died of their wounds in the Civil War. Many more died in prison.
