Union Soldier Life
The Life of a Soldier
Union Soldiers at a camp
Union soldiers cooking dinner in camp (Library of Congress). We grab our plates and cups, and wait for no second invitation.
Facts
Food-Civil War soldiers were issued rations of food, the amount of which reflected the availability of supplies.
Health-In addition to the risks of the battlefield, soldiers in the Civil War consistently faced the dangers of disease. More troops died of diarrhea and dysentery than were killed in battle.
Uniform-They often wore belts with a cartridge box, cap box, bayonet and scabbard, rations,a canteen, and a blanket roll or nap-sack.
Weapons-Union soldiers had better arms, and were equipped with newer rifle muskets.
More Pictures
Just standin' around
A picture of Union soldiers standing around.
Union Soldiers
Union soldiers were called Yankee Blue. These soldiers were more equipped because of the larger amount of resources that the North had available.
African American Soldiers
Black soldiers fighting for their country