Entire contents of this article copyright , Mental Floss LLC . One of women in both armies dressed as men so they could serve . Confederate anthem `` Dixie '' was a favorite of Jefferson Davis . Confederate President Abraham Lincoln 's was effectively mugged by a gang of women . Jefferson Davis grandson fought at the Battle of Gettysburg .
One of women in both armies dressed as men so they could serve . Confederate anthem `` Dixie '' was a favorite of Jefferson Davis . Confederate President Abraham Lincoln 's was effectively mugged by a gang of women . Jefferson Davis grandson fought at the Battle of Gettysburg .