life in a civil war army camp

Life in a Uniun Civil War Camp

Soldiers read, writ letters, played baseball, played cards, had boxing matches, and pretty much did whatever they could think of in their free time.

Soldiers loved to sing some of their favorate songs were battle cry of freedom, battle hym ofthe rebublic, and tenting on the old camp ground.

to get things the soldiers didn't get from the army they had to go to sutlers. Sutlers usually charged unfairly.

the officers were continueousiy drilled the soldiers so free time likely ment time in between drills.

Soldiers ate food like hardtack, salted pork, fresh beef, rice, peas, beans, dried fruit, potatoes, and coffee.

Soldiers were not supposed to have pets but most still had them .Alot of general's and regiment had special pets.Dogs were the most popular.

Soldiers made wooden cabins for winter. They often named the after well known resturants and hotels.

Drums were used for the infantry to announce daily activities.

Soldiers were not supposed to have alchohol in camp, soldiers found ways around the rule.

the tents the army first used were sibly tents after that they used a wedge shaped tent.