Confederate Army

The Confederate Army was the military force of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Comprised of soldiers from Southern states that seceded from the Union, it fought to maintain the institution of slavery and uphold states' rights. Key figures included General Robert E. Lee and General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. The army faced the Union Army, which aimed to preserve the United States. Despite early successes, the Confederates ultimately faced defeats, leading to their surrender in 1865, which marked the end of the Civil War and the restoration of the Union.