The beans were an excellent source of protein for the soldiers, so it kept them going. Also, the beans wouldn't spoil as easily, so they could keep them for much longer while they were traveling and fighting battles. Beans were essential to the soldiers.
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there were 10 blinded soldiers during the civil war
Soldiers during the Civil War had a great many jobs. They had to drive vehicles and maintain weapons for example.
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Roughly 620,000 in total.
Around 650,000 soldiers died during the Civil War, with just over half of that number from disease and illness. The civilian numbers are harder to figure.