The Union Army refers to the military force of the United States during the Civil War. It consisted of soldiers from Northern states who fought against the Confederate Army.
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Confederate Army: The military force that fought for the seceded Southern states during the Civil War.
Battle of Gettysburg: A major battle in the Civil War where the Union Army successfully defended against Confederate forces.
Ulysses S. Grant: A prominent general who led the Union Army to victory in several key battles during the Civil War.