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The Irish Brigade In the Civil War

By Matthew Brennan, Contributor
August / September 2001

August 1, 2001 by 2 Comments

"When anything absurd, forlorn, or desperate was to be attempted, the Irish Brigade was called upon." – George Alfred Townsend "Oh, God, what a pity! Here come Meagher's fellows" was the cry in the Confederate ranks. Nevertheless, the Rebels kept up the relentless fire. Captain John Donovan, in the 69th New York, called the combined cannon and rifle fire "murderous" as gaps … [Read more...] about The Irish Brigade In the Civil War

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