Union army

Union Army

The Union Army (Template:IPA-en) was the land force that fought for the Union during the American Civil War, which lasted from 1861 to 1865. Also known as the Federal Army, it consisted of the small United States Army (the regular army), augmented by massive numbers of units supplied by northern states, composed of volunteers as well as conscripts.

Etymology

The term "Union Army" is derived from the concept of the Union, or the North, during the American Civil War. The term was used to differentiate the army of the North from the Confederate States Army, which fought for the South.

Structure

The Union Army was composed of numerous organizations, which were generally organized geographically. Military division of the Mississippi was created by president Abraham Lincoln on October 16, 1861, under the command of Major General Henry W. Halleck.

Notable Figures

Some notable figures from the Union Army include Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, and George McClellan. These individuals played significant roles in leading the Union Army to victory.

Related Terms

• American Civil War
• Confederate States Army
• Abraham Lincoln
• Ulysses S. Grant
• William Tecumseh Sherman
• George McClellan

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