Unhelpful lede 

For those of us who are unfamiliar with US history, the lede is extremely unhelpful. The introduction should provide a comprehensive, yet simple overview of the whole topic, covering the main points. This lede doesn't even say whether the Confederate Army was the North or South. I know that to Americans it's a no-brainer, but I came to this article to find out that particular piece of info, and it should be in the intro. 206.116.59.222