Which side did Wisconsin fight for in the American Civil War?
Q: Which side did Wisconsin fight for in the American Civil War?
A: Wisconsin fought for the Union.
Q: How many soldiers did Wisconsin raise for the Union Army at the beginning of the Civil War?
A: Wisconsin raised 91,379 soldiers for the Union Army.
Q: How were the soldiers organized by Wisconsin for the Union Army?
A: The soldiers were organized into 53 infantry regiments, 4 cavalry regiments, a company of Berdan's sharpshooters, 13 light artillery batteries, and 1 unit of heavy artillery.
Q: In which theater did most of the Wisconsin troops serve during the Civil War?
A: Most of the Wisconsin troops served in the Western Theater.
Q: How many casualties did Wisconsin suffer during the Civil War?
A: Wisconsin suffered a total of 12,216 casualties, with 3,794 killed in action or mortally wounded, 8,022 dying of disease, and about 400 killed in accidents.
Q: What percentage of total Wisconsin enlistments did the casualties represent?
A: The casualties represented about 13.4 percent of total Wisconsin enlistments.
Q: Did any Wisconsin regiments serve in Eastern armies during the Civil War?
A: Yes, several regiments served in Eastern armies, including three regiments within the famed Iron Brigade.
