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How have we learned soldiers' first hand experiences during the Civil War apex?
The US Civil War was the first major war in the world that had mass newspaper reporter coverage. Journalists frequented army garrisons and reported first hand on battles and the experiences of soldiers that they witnessed. Other sources of information on soldier experiences came from letters to relatives, and diaries kept by the soldiers themselves or by family members. Also, several generals in the war such as US Grant and James Longstreet wrote their memoirs on the war which included almost all aspects of their experiences and those of their soldiers.
What was one reason that Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown and the patriots won the war?
The patriots received critical help from French soldiers and sailors.
Were there any gay soldiers?
There have been and continue to be many gay soldiers throughout all of history. In antiquity, homosexuality was common among renowned warrior civilizations such as the Spartans, and the elite Sacred Band of Thebes was composed entirely of 150 pairs of homosexual lovers. All militaries throughout all time have had famous and accomplished soldiers who happened to be homosexual (usually covertly), and today there are many organizations dedicated towards supporting gay veterans and active soldiers.
What were Boston soldiers that engaged in battle against colonial militia known as?
The loyalists remained loyal to the British throughout the American Revolution.
How were the wartime experiences of the Northern and Southern soldiers alike?
They were alike because alll the camps were filthy with odors, and there were many diseases. Also that there was barely any space to sleep.
