* Breakfast: Hardtack, salt pork, coffee
* Lunch: Hardtack, salt pork, beans
* Dinner: Hardtack, salt pork, beans, coffee
Confederate Army Diet
* Breakfast: Cornbread, bacon, coffee
* Lunch: Cornbread, bacon, beans
* Dinner: Cornbread, bacon, beans, coffee
Notes:
* Hardtack was a type of hard biscuit made from flour, water, and salt. It was often infested with weevils and other insects.
* Salt pork was a type of cured pork that was often very salty. It was often used to flavor other foods.
* Beans were a common side dish in both the Union and Confederate armies. They were often cooked with salt pork or bacon.
* Coffee was a popular drink in both armies. It was often used to help soldiers stay awake during long marches or battles.
Additional Information:
* The Union army had a more varied diet than the Confederate army. This was because the Union had more access to supplies, such as fresh vegetables and fruits.
* The Confederate army often had to rely on whatever food they could find, which sometimes meant eating spoiled food or even horse meat.
* The poor diet of both armies often led to scurvy, a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C.