CONCEPTS of Civil War Flashcards
(29 cards)
how many men make up a corp
25,000
how many men make up a division
12,000-15,000
how many men make up a brigade
2,500-5,000
how many men make up a regiment
1,000
Longstreet
lieutenant in the confederate army… believed in defensive warfare, invented the trench, Robert E. Lee’s second hand man and was called “old war horse”, very religious person
Jubal Early
Confederate general who led his troops early on in the battle of Gettysburg. the confederates did not win this first day “bald old man”
Richard Garnett
One of Picketts Confederate Brigader… retreated in battle so, Stonewall Jackson called him coward… comes to Gettysburg hurt and ill (kicked in the leg by a horse)
Northern Army
AKA: Army of the Potomac, diverse groups of soldiers, fought to end slavery, blue bellies, Billie Yak, union soldiers had more people
Who was the northern army led by
George Meade
Southern Army
lead by Robert E Lee, AKA Rebs/Johnnies, mostly rebels who could not read/write, had strong faith in their leaders
who was the southern army led by
Robert E Lee
John Buford
calvary officer for the union, described as smart yet stubborn, makes a smart decision to stay and hold off confederate soldiers until Reynolds can get there, ensures that his men are holding revolting pistols
John Reynold
famous for his black top hat, rode into Gettysburg on the first day, and was shot and killed off his horse, important to union army because of leadership + strong skill set
Robert E Lee
general and leader of the Confederate Army
strong believe in GOD, offensive minded!
George Pickett
General, described as bombastic, was lasting his class at west point, he thinks about war as something prideful (P) and wants to fight for the glory
Ewell
Confederate, bald, lost a leg in battle, has become more cautious + nervous in battle… one of Jacksons replacements after his death
AP Hill
Confederate, always wears red shirts, gets sick when he ins in battle
Armistead
Confederate, AKA Lo, commander of one of Pickets brigades, killed in battel
Jeb Stuart
confederate: mission was to keep Lee posted on where the union soldiers were positioned… and failsC
Chamberlain
union Colonel, used to be the governor of Maine, intelligent, went to Bowdoin college, and chooses to volunteer for military… brother’s name is TOM… all men have a divine spark! pursuaded muntineers to join the union army
Meade
union leader
Hancock
shot in Picketts charge,
Freemantle
Freemantle is included in the story to show a different perspective of the war. He is English
kilrain
only fictional character, Irish solider, humanized the soliders, created to show how the soldiers were mostly immigrants and they were fighting for unity.