Civil War - Key Terms Flashcards
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Cavalry
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Soldiers on horses, fast response, “eyes and ears”, best soldiers, most important
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Total war
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Complete destruction of everything in the way
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Artillery
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Cannons, support infantry, break line
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Infantry
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Foot soldiers used for attack and to take good ground
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Emancipation
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To free or liberate
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Anaconda plan
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Battle strategy where union created a blockade around confederates
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Siege
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Mini blockade, nothing goes in or out
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Blockade
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Ban of trade
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Flank
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Side of the men fighting
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“A Cloudy Day Brings Rain”
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Army, corps, divisions, brigade, regiment
Army- force in geographic region, corps- 2 to 4 divisions, divisions- 2-6 brigades, brigades- 3-6 regiments, regiment- 1000 men
