The greatest brigade
Subtitle: how the Irish Brigade cleared the way to victory in the American Civil War
By: Thomas J. Craughwell
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Beverly, MA
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
ISBN-13: 9781592334780
Subjects: Campaigns; Regimental histories; Irish American Participation; United States. Army of the Potomac. Irish Brigade; United States; History
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Remembering Ireland and fighting for the Union : the origins of the Irish Brigade; title: Sons of Erin : the commanders of the Irish Brigade; title: Like a rock in a whirlpool : the Irish Brigade at Bull Run; title: On to Richmond : the Irish Brigade during the Peninsula Campaign; title: "We shall give them a few more volleys, boys, and then the bayonet!" : the Irish Brigade at Antietam; title: The bloodiest day : the Irish Brigade at Fredericksburg; title: "What will the country cay?" : the Irish Brigade at Chancellorsville; title: The turning point : the Irish Brigade at Gettysburg; title: The wall of fire : the Irish Brigade at the Battle of the Wilderness; title: "Hold on with a bulldog grip" : the Irish Brigade at the Siege of Petersburg; title: "Here is what is left of us" : the Irish Brigade at Appomattox; title: Epilogue: The legacy of the Irish Brigade.