the words from the book Flashcards
1
Q
unit of 1,000 men
A
regiment
2
Q
unit of 80 to 100 men
A
company
3
Q
confederate /southern soldier
A
rebel
4
Q
northern soldier
A
union
5
Q
leader of the regiment
A
colonel
6
Q
a person who is NOT in the military
A
civilian
7
Q
one who supports or promotes a group or cause
A
sympathizer
8
Q
causes for bullets
A
cartridges
9
Q
luxurious lavish expensive
A
plush
10
Q
think knife
A
saber
11
Q
in marching formation calmly
A
in good order
12
Q
retreat go back to a safe location
A
fall back
13
Q
extremely hungry
A
ravenous
14
Q
long thin knife like weapons attached to rifles
A
bayonets
15
Q
logs and dirt stacked used as battle station flied
A
earth works
