What was life like for the everyday solider in the union or confederate army

Life of a solider in the union or confederate army.

Explanation:

The life of a soldier, during the civil war, wasn't easy as they have to face full of hardships. The risk of falling ill was highest for recruits on both sides. They had to deal with hunger, exposure, unhygienic, bad climate, poor clothing, and boredom. They have to wake up at dawn to begin their day. The volunteers in the Civil War were young men and older men were given specialized roles or became officers.  Diseases and infections included scarlet fever, malaria, measles, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, pox, pneumonia, mumps and whooping cough.