If I'm not mistaken its not well trained.
Made mistakes.
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There were about 700 casualties on both sides at Appomattox. This was far less than a major battle.
Many troops in the US Civil War, had bayonets attached to the end of their muskets or rifles. This was a two edged sword of sorts that could be used during battles where soldiers were in close contact with each other. The Bayonet, created first in France, remained a weapon for decades after the US Civil War.
sent people to fight on both sides
The state of Missouri had two governments and actively supported both sides during the Civil War. This caused conflict and battles within the state among it's residents.
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Made mistakes.
i actually just read a book about the civil war. both sides feel like their soldiers need alot more training. :)
There were two US Civil War battles at Bull Run. The Confederates won both. They were called the First Battle of Bull Run and the Second Battle of Bull Run. Both battles were in the same vicinity each other. These Union losses were embarrassing for the Union.
There were about 700 casualties on both sides at Appomattox. This was far less than a major battle.
The prevailing opinion of the people from both sides was that the war would be short and nearly bloodless.
The American Revolution War and the Civil War both ended in Virginia. The first war ended at Yorktown and the second ended at Appomattox Courthouse, VA.
The battle was inconclusive. Both sides retreated at near enough the same time, so it became a draw like many other battles in the civil war.
The first pitched battle was Manassas/Bull Run on July 21st 1861. It was significant because it showed both sides that they were nowhere near ready for operations. Nothing significant would happen until the following February, and no big battles until April.
First Bull Run, July 1861.
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