According to Watkins' memoir, what caused the men in his company to become demoralized? poor leadership
fighting among foot soldiers
lack of ammunition
losses in battle

Watkins describes how Confederate soldiers, at least those in the Western theater, became demoralized. Initially they thought war was a great adventure, and they thought they'd beat the Yankees quickly. In fact, they worried that the war would be over before they could get in it.

the positive connotations of the words "pretty," "quiet," and "silence" give the excerpt a tone of nervousness. i think its this