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Low morale caused by poor food, the fear of death, poor living conditions, and boredom all contributed to desertion. Also, there were very weak laws regarding deserters so they did not have a lot to lose for deserting.
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Which army had more soldiers the union army or the confederate army and what were the numbers for each army?
2 Million 213 thousand Union and approximately 1 million Confederate, as accurate information is not available
What is the number of soldiers in the confederate army?
No accurate number is known. Estimates range from 600,000 to 1 million.
What did the confederate states do to get more soldiers?
made people not volunteer but be forced to be in the army.. i just learned about this in school!
Which side had more soldiers in civil war?
The American Civil War (1861-1865) had more soldiers on the Union side, with estimates suggesting that the Union Army had over 2 million soldiers, while the Confederate Army had around 750,000 to 1.2 million soldiers. The Union had a significant advantage in terms of population, industrial capacity, and resources during the conflict.
How did the name rebel become part of the confederate army?
The Confederates, the South, the Rebels and the Grays were some of the names given to them by Union soldiers
How big was the confederate soldiers?
The confederate army was about between 71,699-75,000 ; -)
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.
How long were Confederate soldiers in the army?
3 months
What made the Battle of Gettysburg happen?
The Confederate Army was looking for shoes which Gettysburg had a factory for. The Confederate Army had sent soldiers to the town to get the shoes but ran into waiting Union Soldiers. (idiots)
How did the name rebel become associated with the confederate army?
The Confederates, the South, the Rebels and the Grays were some of the names given to Confederate soldiers by Union soldiers
Which army had more soldiers the union army or the confederate army and what were the numbers for each army?
2 Million 213 thousand Union and approximately 1 million Confederate, as accurate information is not available
What shade of blue were the confederate soldiers uniforms?
Confederate uniforms were grey. The Union Army wore dark blue.
What was the number of soldiers sent into the battle of fort donelson?
Grant's Army employed 24,531 soldiers, Confederate's 16,171.
What caused the Battle of Shiloh to start?
a surprise attack by the confederate army on gen. grant's army
Why is the battle of Gettyburg considered a turning point in the civil war?
Because the Union Army caused so much damage and Confederate casualties that the Confederacy was no longer able to operate offensively.Because the Union Army caused so much damage and Confederate casualties that the Confederacy was no longer able to operate offensively.Because the Union Army caused so much damage and Confederate casualties that the Confederacy was no longer able to operate offensively.Because the Union Army caused so much damage and Confederate casualties that the Confederacy was no longer able to operate offensively.Because the Union Army caused so much damage and Confederate casualties that the Confederacy was no longer able to operate offensively.Because the Union Army caused so much damage and Confederate casualties that the Confederacy was no longer able to operate offensively.
Was General William Sherman part of the Union Army or Confederate Army?
William T. Sherman was a leader of Union soldiers.
What were the Confederate army troops looking for when they arrived at Gettysburg Pennsylvania?
Confederate soldiers were headed to Gettysburg Pennsylvania seeking shoes. Inadvertently they encountered Union soldiers. This was the inception of the Battle of Gettysburg.
