soldiers heart words Flashcards

1
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unit of 1,000 men

A

regiment

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2
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unit of 80-100 men

A

company

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3
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confederate/southern soldier

A

rebel

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4
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northern soldier

A

union

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5
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leader of regiment

A

colonel

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6
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a person who is not in the military

A

civilian

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7
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one who supports or promotes a group or cause

A

sympathizer

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8
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cases for bullets

A

cartridges

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9
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luxurious, lavish, expensive

A

plush

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10
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thin sword

A

saber

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11
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in marching formation, calmly

A

“in good order”

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12
Q

retreat, go back to a safe location

A

“fall back”

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13
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extremely hungry

A

ravenous

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14
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long knife-like weapons attached to rifles

A

bayonets

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15
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logs and dirt stacked, used as battle station/shield

A

earthworks

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