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Which unit shredded its own flag at Gettysburg, hiding the pieces among its members--and why?
credit: @fairf
credit: @fairf
16th Maine Volunteer Infantry. On July 1, 1863, when overwhelmed and their capture inevitable, they tore the colors into pieces which the men hid to prevent them from being captured as battle trophies by the rebels.Which unit shredded its own flag at Gettysburg, hiding the pieces among its members--and why?
credit: @fairf