Civil War Vocab 1863
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
RECRUIT
- A soldier was just signed up to be a soldier and is without battle experience.
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RIFLED MUSKET
- The standard infantry weapon used in the war. Usually .58 or .577 caliber, see "rifle" fired a Minie ball through a spiral grooved barrel, spinning the bullet for more velocity and accuracy.
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SALT PORK
- The most common meal ration during the war, along with hardtack and coffee. The pork was salted to preserve it.
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STRATEGY
- The art of military has an overall plan of war. How to deploy troops and where to deploy troops are components strategic planning.
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SUTLER
- Dry goods salesman who traveled with the Northern armies. Considered necessary for the provision of extra items for soldiers, sutler often cheater and overcharge military customers.
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TORPEDO
- Civil War term for and underwater in mine that exploded. Used on rivers against enemy ships.
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TURNING MOVEMENT
- A military tactic. Sending troops around the enemy's flanks (side)to attack his line of communication and the rear of his to battle line.
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UNION
- The collection of 23 northern states which fought the rebellious Confederacy during the Civil War. Also called the United States of America
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