They actually faced each other once, I believe at Fredericksburg. In the movie the Confederates yell at the Yankees, "What are you thinking" or some such, in relation to them leaving tyranny and coming here and fighting for tyranny.
Great. I read a long time ago that RE Lee stated in so many words that you would learn something new everyday that you were alive, but I haven't been able to find that quote now.
Help! - Totally confused - I thought the Irish Brigade fought alongside with the Union Army....
ReplyDeleteThey actually faced each other once, I believe at Fredericksburg. In the movie the Confederates yell at the Yankees, "What are you thinking" or some such, in relation to them leaving tyranny and coming here and fighting for tyranny.
DeleteHere a some links.
Deletehttp://the-american-catholic.com/2010/05/30/kellys-irish-brigade/
Thanks - back to the library...... (again)
ReplyDeleteI confused them with another predominately Irish unit at Fredericksburg. Checking, they weren't a brigade, but a regiment.
DeleteHave a good evening, Mr. Townsend! I'll look at it tomorrow - Thank you for the link - will probably save me a trip!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ma'am.:)
DeleteVery good links, Mr. Townsend - went to the library anyway, spent most of the day reading - so much to learn.....
ReplyDeleteGreat. I read a long time ago that RE Lee stated in so many words that you would learn something new everyday that you were alive, but I haven't been able to find that quote now.
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