The Army of the Confederacy was one of the key military forces during the American Civil War. The term "Army of the Confederacy" is often used to describe this group, but there are other synonyms that can also be used. Some common ones include the Confederate Army, Confederate forces, Confederate military, and Southern army. These terms all refer to the same group of soldiers who fought for the confederate states during the Civil War. Although the Army of the Confederacy is often associated with Confederate General Robert E. Lee, there were many other commanders and soldiers who fought under this banner.