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Confederate uniforms were grey. The Union Army wore dark blue.

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What color was the uniform of the Union soldiers?

Union uniforms were blue; Confederate uniforms were gray.


Why were the union soldiers called blue bellies?

During the Civil War, Union soldiers wore blue uniforms and were thus Blue Bellies by the Confederate soldiers.


Did the confederate wear blue or red?

Confederate soldiers primarily wore gray uniforms, not blue or red. However, some units did use other colors, including but not limited to butternut, which could appear brownish. The Union soldiers, on the other hand, predominantly wore blue uniforms.


Did the US wear grey coats in the civil war?

The confederate soldiers (of the new Confederacy of the United States) wore grey uniforms versus the union soldiers who wore blue uniforms.


Did the confederacy wear blue or red?

The Confederacy primarily wore gray uniforms during the American Civil War, not blue or red. While some Confederate units did have variations in color, gray became the most recognized color associated with Confederate soldiers. In contrast, Union soldiers wore blue uniforms.


Uniforms and life of the union soldiers?

a harsh life for them because they were away from their families for a long time. their uniforms are a dark blue so you can tell if its union or confederate....


What was the confederate's main color?

The main color associated with the Confederacy during the American Civil War was gray. Confederate soldiers typically wore gray uniforms, which were intended to provide a distinctive appearance compared to Union blue. However, there was significant variation in the shade and quality of fabric due to supply issues, leading to a range of gray tones in actual uniforms.


What was gray during the civil war?

The confederates wore grey uniforms. Though shortage of uniforms often meant that some confederate soldiers wore clothes from home. Union uniforms were a dark blue.


What did civil war soldier's uniforms look like?

Confederate soldiers wore gray frocks, pants. and shoes and the Union the same, but blue. :)


What color was a confederate soldier's uniform during the battle of Gettysburg?

The Union Army always wore blue uniforms, while the Confederate Army always wore gray uniforms. The Confederate Army, however, were not as wealthy as the Union Army, and therefore couldn't always afford uniforms for all their soldiers. Many Confederates wore their own clothes during combat.


Why were northerners called bluebellies?

Northerners were called "bluebellies" during the American Civil War due to the blue uniforms worn by Union soldiers. The term was often used derogatorily by Confederates to refer to their opponents. The color blue became emblematic of the Union forces, contrasting with the gray uniforms worn by Confederate soldiers.


Did soldiers wear camouflage during World War 1?

No, allied soldiers wore khaki uniforms (A shade of medium brown) and German soldiers wore blue/gray. -I believe the first to to wear camouflage were German paratroops in WW2.