Who were famous people in Rifles for Watie?

In "Rifles for Watie" by Harold Keith, the story features several notable characters, including the protagonist, Jeff Bussey, a young Union soldier. Other significant figures include General William Tecumseh Sherman, a prominent Union general, and various members of the Cherokee Nation, such as Stand Watie, who was a Confederate general and the last Confederate general to surrender. The novel captures the complexities of the Civil War and its impact on individuals from different backgrounds.