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The most common meal ration during the war, along with hardtack and coffee. The pork with salted to preserve it
Salt pork
To withdraw from the union as 11 southern states did in 1860 through 1861 during the war Southerners were frequently called secesh by Northerners
Secede
The art of military command as to an overall plan Of war. How to deploy troops and where to deploy troops are components of strategy planning.
Strategy
Dry goods salesman who traveled with in the Northern armies considered necessary for the provision of extra items for soldiers _______________ often Cheater and overcharge military customs
Sutler
The art of maneuvering troops on battle field
Tactics
Civil war term for an underwater mine that exploded. Used on rivers to defend against enemy ships
Torpedo
Military tactic sending troops around the enemy is flank (side) to attack his line of communication in the rear of his battle line
Turning movement
The collection of 23 northern states which fought to the rebellious Confederacy during the Civil War. Also called the United States of America
Union
Term for soldier who fought for the union
Yank or the blue, Federal’s, or billy yank
Soldiers in colorful uniforms patterned after French infantry soldiers and who specialize in Percision drilling
Zouave
A soldier who has just signed up to be a soldier and is without battle experience
Recruit
The standard infantry weapon used in the war. Usually a .58 or .577 caliber, the “rifle” fired a Minie ball through a spiral grooved barrel, spinning the bullet for more velocity and accuracy
Rifled Musket
