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Like the yankees, rebel soldiers had hardtack and salt pork, just not as frequently and not in the same abundance. William Fletcher, a rebel soldier, once said that they were on the march one time and their Commanding Officer made the mistake of halting them next to a cornfield. Out of starvation, the soldiers broke ranks and hit the corn, devouring it raw. Often times, rebel soldiers would eat parched corn or acorns in order to help alleviate the burn of hunger. Sam Watkins, a soldier from Tennessee, went as far as eating rats. He claimed they were a delicacy when buttered up and cooked over a fire. Confederate troops would often forage for food whenever possible, bringing back berries, roots, and wild game if lucky. It was also common for soldiers to raid a nearby farm at night, in hopes of nabbing some livestock or crops.
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What was the total number Union and Confederate soldiers that died in the American Civil War?
There were 360,000 Union soldier deaths and 258,000 Confederate soldier deaths during the American Civil War.
Federal soldiers were present in the Confederate states as a part of the Reconstruction effort until which event?
Federal soldiers were present in the Confederate states as a part of Reconstruction until the Compromise of 1877.
What was the ratio of union soldiers to confederacy soldiers?
The ratio was 2.64 union soldiers for every confederate soldier. NEW RESPONDENT The most optimistic calculations give as an overall ratio between the two armies, in terms of men employed on the field of 1,50-1,75 Union soldiers for every Confederate.
What were black soldiers called during the civil war?
Union slodiers - Yanks or Yankees . bushwhacker - a Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War Confederate - a supporter of the Confederate States of America greyback, Johnny, Johnny Reb, Reb, Rebel - `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
Where did most soldiers both confederate and the union come from?
The real answer is: They came from farms
What do the confederate soldiers eat at the Battle of Shiloh?
c rations
What did the union soldiers call the gray uniformed Confederate soldiers?
They called the Confederate soldiers the Rebels or "Rebs"
Were there union and confederate soldiers?
Yes there were. Although the Union outnumbered the Confederate soldiers...
How many confederate soldiers were wounded during the battle of Chattanooga?
2,160 Confederate soldiers were wounded at Chattanooga
Was Fort Sumter a part of the union or confederate soldiers?
Confederate.
How big was the confederate soldiers?
The confederate army was about between 71,699-75,000 ; -)
Was the confederate soldiers the south?
yes, the confederate solders were referred to as the south
At the Battle of Shiloh What did the confederate soldiers ate?
the confederate soldiers ate cornbread and salted meat with molasses and sweet tea
Are there any confederate soldiers buried at any of the national military cemetery?
In 1901, Confederate soldiers buried at the Soldiers' Home and various locations within Arlington were re-interred in a Confederate section that was authorized by Congress in 1900.
What were the confederate soldiers nicknames?
Rebels
How were the confederate soldiers trained?
They were trained!
Whats the name of the confederate soldiers?
Soldiers names total 6.3 million. The average Confederate soldier was a man in his early 20s.Rebels
