- Joined
- Mar 21, 2012
When President Lincoln called for troops, this governor was eager to get his men into action. This brigade was formed in the Fall of 1861 with strong encouragement from a native son and graduate of West Point. It was the only brigade that was entirely composed of troops from one state that began with 5 regiments in 1861, and 5 regiments marched together at the Grand Review in 1865. Even after enlistments expired in 1864 - men re-enlisted to preserve the unit. This brigade suffered more casualties than any other brigade during the Civil War, and their bloodiest battle was May 5-6, 1864 in the Wilderness. It was also the only brigade in the Army Of the Potomac to be known by the name of it’s state.
- What is this brigade with it’s state name?
- What general (and native son) was tasked with organizing this unit?