johnny

• Historischer Spitzname, den Soldaten der Unionsarmee im Amerikanischen Bürgerkrieg für Soldaten der Konföderierten verwendeten, abgeleitet von deren grauer Uniform.

A historical nickname used by Federal soldiers during the American Civil War to refer to Confederate soldiers, derived from their grey uniforms.

Eigenname

1. Nickname for Confederate soldiersC1informalamerican

   A slang term used by Union soldiers during the American Civil War to refer to Confederate soldiers, often associated with their grey uniforms.

   Spitzname für Konföderierte

   • The Union soldiers shouted 'Here comes Johnny!' as the greybacks advanced.
   • Many Johnnies were young and inexperienced in battle.
   • The term 'Johnny' was a common nickname for Confederate troops.

   Synonymebutternutgraybackreb