37-47 Civil War Vocab

Rifled Musket: The standard infantry weapon used in war. Usually .58 or .577 caliber, the 'rifle' fired a Minnie ball through a spiral grooved barrel , spinning the bullet for more velocity and accuracy.
Salt Pork: The most common meal ration during the war, along with hardtack and coffee; the pork was salted to preserve it.
Secede: To withdraw from the Union, as 11 southern states did in 1860-1861. During the war, southerners were frequently called "secesh" by Northerners
Strategy: The art of military command as to an overall plan of war. How and where to deploy troops are components of strategic planning.
Sutler: Dry goods salesman who traveled with Northern armies; considered necessary for the provision of extra items for soldiers, sutlers often cheated and overcharged military customers.
Tactics: The art of maneuvering (moving) troops on a battlefield
Torpedo: Civil War term for an underwater mine (bomb) that exploded; used on rivers to defend against enemy ships.
Turning Movement: A military tactic of sending troops around an enemy's flank to attack his line of communications in the rear of the battle line.
Union (United States): The collection of 23 Northern states which fought the rebellious Confederacy during the Civil War.
Yank (Blue, Federals, Billy Yank): Term for soldiers who fought for the Union
Zouave: Soldiers in colorful uniforms patterned after French infantry soldiers; specialized in precision drilling. Quizlet Flashcard link: https://quizlet.com/394293269/ss-civil-war-vocab-37-47-flash-cards/?new