| A | B |
|---|
| carpetbagger | Northern citizen who wanted to gain wealth from the South |
| confederate | the name for the southern states |
| flank | military term for wing or end |
| haversack | a bag similar to a duffle bag |
| skirmish | a small battle or conflict |
| torpedo | a land or water mine |
| artillery | large gun such as a mortar or cannon |
| bayonette | a knife fixed to a rifle or musket. |
| cavalry | sword carrying troops on horseback |
| enlist | to sign up for service |
| forage | oats, hay, and straw for the horses |
| hardtack | hard biscuit made of flour, salt and water |
| sharpshooter | a rifleman with special skills |
| tactics | knowledge of the order and formation of troops |
| siege | to surround troops, cut off supplies and force them to surrender |
