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Approximately 258,000 Confederate soldiers died in the American Civil War. Of that number, 94,000 were the result of battle wounds. The rest died from disease and other causes. A slightly larger Death Rate was in the Union forces.

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What was the biggest number of American solders killed?

The biggest number of American soldiers killed was during the American civil war. more Americans were killed then then in every other war combined.


What was the main cause of death in the Civil War?

The main cause of death in the US Civil War was disease because of the unsanitary conditions in hospitals used to care for wounded soldiers. One of the greatest killers was Dysentery, a disease that killed over 45,000 Union soldiers and 50,000 Confederate soldiers. It is estimated that two thirds of all deaths among US Civil War soldiers were due to various diseases.


Confederate soldiers during the Civil War enjoyed a geographic advantage over Union soldiers because?

most of the battlefields were located in Confederate states.


How many people died in the battle of the second manassas?

The Battle of Second Manassas, fought from August 28 to September 1, 1862, resulted in approximately 22,000 casualties, including killed, wounded, and missing soldiers. Estimates suggest that around 1,300 Union and 1,800 Confederate soldiers were killed during the battle. This fierce engagement was a significant Confederate victory in the American Civil War.


How many people died in the battle of olustee?

The Battle of Olustee, fought on February 20, 1864, during the American Civil War, resulted in approximately 2,700 casualties. This included about 1,800 Union soldiers and around 900 Confederate soldiers who were killed, wounded, or missing. The battle was the largest fought in Florida and marked a significant Confederate victory.

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What was the total number Union and Confederate soldiers that died in the American Civil War?

There were 360,000 Union soldier deaths and 258,000 Confederate soldier deaths during the American Civil War.


What was the booldest day to the civil war?

The battle of Antietam' 10,000 Confederate and 12,000 Union soldiers were killed or wounded


In what war was the greatest number of American soldiers killed?

The Civil War


How many Confederate soldiers died from diseases during the American Civil War?

Approximately 164,000 Confederate soldiers died from disease and other non-combat causes during the American Civil War. Dysentery alone killed 50,000 confederate troops.


Which battle is known as the bloodiest of the US Civil War and why?

The Battle of Antietam. where 10,000 Confederate and 12.000 Union soldiers were killed or wounded


How many Confederate soldiers served in the American Civil War?

Due to missing records, an accurate accounting of the number who served for the Confederacy is not available. Estimates are that between 700,00 and 1,250,000 Confederate soldiers served in the American Civil War.


How many people was killed in the civil war?

Approximatel 620,000 soldiers were killed during the American Civil War. There are no accurate figures of the number of civilians killed.


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.


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.


What color did confederate soldiers wear in the civil war?

Grey


What was the total number Union and Confederate of dead soldiers in the Civil War?

Approximately 360,000 Union troops and 258,000 Confederate troops died during the American Civil War.


What disease killed the most soldiers during the Civil War?

Most of the common diseases that killed troops on both sides of the American Civil War include dysentery, malaria, pneumonia, measles, typhoid and tuberculosis. The worst out of the bunch was by far dysentery. This one disease accounted for around 45,000 deaths in the Union army and around 50,000 deaths in the Confederate army. The diseases that killed the soldiers were malaria and small pox.