Civil War Terms 1

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Foot soldiers marching and fighting together.

Infantry
A soldier who just signed up to be a soldier and is without battle experience.

Recruit
Large, powerful weapons such as cannon and mortars.

Artillery
Large-scale combat between two armed forces.

Battle
A soldier mounted on horseback fighting as a unit.

Cavalry
To leave the Union.

Secede
To strengthen with additional people or equipment.

Reinforce
The process of instructing recruits how to march and practice the military arts as a unit.

Drill