Carthage Union order of battle facts for kids
The Union Army had many different groups of soldiers and their leaders who fought in the Battle of Carthage during the American Civil War. This battle happened in 1861. This article will tell you about the Union forces involved. The Confederate Army's groups are listed in a separate article.
Understanding Military Ranks
When we talk about armies, people have different ranks. These ranks show how much authority they have. Here are some of the ranks you will see in this article:
- Col means Colonel. A Colonel is a high-ranking officer. They usually lead a large group of soldiers, like a regiment.
- Ltc means Lieutenant Colonel. This officer is just below a Colonel in rank.
- Maj means Major. A Major is an officer who helps lead a battalion or a smaller group of soldiers.
- Cpt means Captain. A Captain usually leads a company, which is a smaller group of soldiers.
Union Army Forces at Carthage
The Union Army at the Battle of Carthage was led by Col Franz Sigel. He was an important leader for the Union side. His forces were made up of different types of soldiers.
Infantry Units
Infantry soldiers are those who fight on foot. They are the main part of an army.
- The 3rd Missouri regiment was led by Colonel Franz Sigel himself. He was also the overall commander. Lieutenant Colonel Francis Hassendeubel helped lead this group.
- The 5th Missouri regiment was another important infantry unit. It was led by Colonel Charles E. Solomon.
Artillery Units
Artillery units use large guns, like cannons, to fire at the enemy from a distance.
- The artillery forces were commanded by Major Franz Backoff.
- There were two main artillery groups, called batteries.
- One battery had four cannons and was led by Captain Christian Essig.
- Another battery also had four cannons and was led by Captain Theodore Wilkins.
