Thomas Francis Meagher and the Irish Brigade in the Civil War

Name: Thomas Francis Meagher and the Irish Brigade in the Civil War
Brand: McFarland and Company, Inc.
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By Callaghan, Daniel M.

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When President Abraham Lincoln issued his call to arms in 1861, the 63rd, 69th and 88th New York Volunteers were among the first to step forward to defend the Union. Comprised primarily of first and second generation Irish immigrants, these three regiments were later joined by the 28th Massachusetts and the 116th Pennsylvania. Although many of these Irish men were decidedly anti-Lincoln--blaming the northern abolitionists as much as the southern rebels for the nation's plight--they worked around their dilemma by pledging their allegiance to their new country and its flag rather than its president. Suffering heavy casualties, this Irish Brigade under the command of Thomas Francis Meagher became one of the most legendary fighting groups of the Civil War.

Product details

Binding:

Paperback

Edition:

illustrated

Number of Pages:

216

Release Date:

2011-03-30

Publication Date:

2011-03-30

Publisher:

McFarland and Company, Inc.

Languages:

Original: English

ISBN10:

0786466065

ISBN13:

9780786466061

GPSR Manufacturer Reference:

[email protected]

Minimum Reading Age:

18

Weight:

416 g

Height:

178 cm

Width:

254 cm

Thickness:

12 cm

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