He refused to allow his men to celebrate, saying, "The rebels are our countrymen again."
countrymen :(NovaNET)
He refused to allow his men to celebrate, saying, "The rebels are our countrymen again."
The Southern (Confederate) States - the ones that broke away from the USA.
President Coin
The American rebels in the American Revolution were fighting for their rights and their country against the mother country, Britain. On the other hand, the Loyalists remained supportive of Britain against the rebels in the war.
During the American Revolution, rebels did destroy a statue of King George III.
Bacon
He refused to allow his men to celebrate, saying, "The rebels are our countrymen again."
After Lee's surrender at Appomattox , Grant had forbidden any demonstrations of rejoicing and sent following message to the Union soldier: Quote The war is over, the Rebels are our countrymen again and the best sign of rejoicing after victory will be to abstain from all demonstrations in the field. UNQUOTE
Rebels
The Confederates, the South, the Rebels and the Grays were some of the names given to Confederate soldiers by Union soldiers
Rebels
The Rebels.
confederate soldiers, or rebels
The Confederates, the South, the Rebels and the Grays were some of the names given to them by Union soldiers
'the union' and the southern was 'the rebels'
the confederacy
They called the Confederate soldiers the Rebels or "Rebs"
Rebels/Johnny Reb/greycoats