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Hardtack
A quarter - inch or half - inch thick hard cracker eaten by Civil War soldiers. Also known as biscuits, crackers, and army bread.
Photo by Minnesota Historical Society
Haversack
Cloth bag used by soldiers to carry rations and food
Photo by Kaptain Kobold
Infantry
Foot soldiers marching and fighting together. The vast majority of Civil War soldiers were infantry
Ironclad
A ship covered with iron plates and used in the Civil War, in the famous Merrimac vs. Monitor first ever naval battles between the ironclads in 1862. They revolutionized naval warfare.
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Main attack
The big, concentrated attack against the enemy's weak or critical point
Photo by Tjflex2
Minie Ball
The standard rifle bullet used in the war. From France, it made the rifle more accurate and led to staggering casualties
Photo by Keith M Avery
Picket
One or more soldiers responsible for guard duty, always watchful for enemy approach
Photo by Universal Pops (David)
Rank
Military leadership in order of importance and decision making responsibilities usually priortzied from the Commander - in - Chief ( the president ) General of the Army, LT. General, Major General, Brigadier General, Conolel, Major, Captain, Lieutentant, 1st Sergeant, Corporal, Private
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Rations
Military term for food
Photo by Minnesota Historical Society
