food supply
The union and confederate both ate similar things such as -
but it was easier for the union because their commissary department provided them with more. The meals were cooked over an open campire in a cast iron skillet or kettle. Sometimes when they were out of what they were provided with , they would both pick wild berries or hunt for wild animals. The soldiers would eat in a small group called " messes. "
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union uniform
confederate uniform
approximate number union confederate total
killed 2100 1550 3650
wounded 9550 7750 17300
missing/captured 750 1020 1770
total 12400 10320 222720
wounded 9550 7750 17300
missing/captured 750 1020 1770
total 12400 10320 222720
pay and slept (union)
The union soldiers slept in cotton tents with wool or cotton blankets to keep them off the ground 1-4 soldiers per tent. They were paid about $13 a month plus $50 sign up bonus.
pay and slept (confederate)
The union soldiers slept on rugs and homemade pillows and sometimes even the ground. They were paid $5 a month plus $50 sign up bonus.