Terms
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Object of war is to compel your opponent to surrender, to break their will, their backs, violence without restrictions.
Absolute/Total Warfare
General Lee's right hand man of the Civil War. Dies after getting pneumonia after getting shot.
"Stonewall" Jackson
Bonus $$300 This side wins the 1st Battle of the Ironclads
Union (They control the coast)
1st Official Battle of the Civil War.
1st Battle of Bull Run
Bonus $$$300 This is the greatest military technological advancement of the 19th century.
Steam Engine
The introduction of this allows guns to be more destructive and fire further. Also easier to load.
Minie Ball
Bonus $$400 Placed in charge of multiple Union forces. Is absolutely horrible, but Lincoln has almost no other choice than him. Views himself as the savior of the Union.
George McClellan
This was the most widely used weapon in the Civil War.
Springfield Model 1861
Bonus $$$600 These two battles of the Civil War were the turning points for the Union
Gettysburg and Vicksburg
General Grant's right hand man of the Civil War. He is viewed as the 1st Modern General.
William Sherman
Bonus $$$600 What military strategy became almost useless by the end of the Civil War due to repeating rifles?
Charging
This General is famous for asking for "Unconditional Surrender" of enemy troops.
General Ulysses S Grant
What were 3 strengths of the Confederates entering the Civil War.
1. Cotton 2. Generals 3. Highly motivated soldiers
Bonus $$$600 Grant is criticized for being drunk at the being of this battle.
Shiloh
What were 3 Union strengths as they entered the Civil War.
1. More People 2. More Factories 3. More food production 4. Extensive Railroad system
Bonus $$$800 What were the two objectives of "The March" Sherman takes his Union soldiers on?
1. Begin a total war strategy. 2. Put pressure on Lee's flank
Wrote "On War", most famous military strategist. See wars as every element in society being involved.
Carl Von Clausewitz
This is the best military force for the Confederates during the Civil War.
Northern Virginian Army
This CAMPAIGN is a series of battles Grant fought against Lee. Grant is focused on capturing Richmond. Which results in the Siege of Richmond
Overland Campaign
This is the most popular gun in the American/Mexican War. One of the 1st revolvers.
Samuel Colt
Bonus $$$1000 There were 4 things the Union army wanted to do on its March towards the Sea. Living off the Land was one. What were the last 3?
1. Destroy manufacturing/military/farmland 2. Destroy railroads 3. Destroy all cotton bins
Bonus $$$1000 Best US Military General of the Mexican/American War. Captures Mexico City. Comes up with the Anaconda Plan for the Civil War.
Winfield Scott
Bonus $2000. What were the 3 parts of the Anaconda Plan?
1. Control the Miss River (Split Confederates in two) 2. Capture Richmond.
3. Blockade Southern Ports
Lincoln uses this battle to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. Bloodiest day in American History.
Battle of Antietam
Bonus $$$1000 This is the 1st Ironclad ship.
H.M.S. Warrior