Civil War Terms and Definitions, G
GrapeshotArtillery rounds made of iron balls bound together like a cluster of grapes, which scattered after being fired from a cannon. GreenbacksPaper money issued … Read more
Civil War Terms and Definitions, H
HHabeus CorpusA writ, or legal action, that prevents governments from improperly imprisoning their citizens. In the United States, this means that citizens accused of … Read more
Civil War Terms and Definitions, I
IInfantryThe branch of an army made up of units trained to fight on foot. InvestTo place a fort or city under siege. (See “siege” … Read more
Civil War Terms and Definitions, J
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Civil War Terms and Definitions, K
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Civil War Terms and Definitions, L
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Civil War Terms and Definitions, M
MMajor GeneralAn officer, with the insignia of two stars, ranking above a brigadier general and below a lieutenant general.
Civil War Terms and Definitions, N
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Civil War Terms and Definitions, O
OOrdnanceMilitary materiel, such as weapons, ammunition, combat vehicles, and equipment.
Civil War Terms and Definitions, P
PPacifistA person who objects to warfare on moral and religious grounds. During the Civil War, thousands of people in the North and South were … Read more