The unveiling of the Irish Brigade Memorial at Antietam this year
focuses attention on one of the most colorful units of the American
Civil War. Despite its distinguished record and key role in the
war, no detailed history of the brigade has been written in 130
years.Made up largely of New York Irishmen, the Brigade made a
decisive contribution to the Union victory at Antietam, suffered
fearfully in a gallant charge at Fredericksburg, and made a famous
stand in the Wheatfield on the second day at Gettysburg, as
depicted in the recent film.The full co-operation of the
present-day 69th New York National Guard helped make possible the
compilation of this detailed account, which includes 13 period maps
and 270 illustrations, many of them rare photos from private
collections. The original hardcover limited edition of Bilby's book
quickly sold out to re-enactors, veteran and active members of the
69th Regiment, and hard-core Civil War collectors; the Combined
Publishing trade paperback is the first edition made available
directly to the general public.Joseph G. Bilby is a popular
columnist for the "Civil War News" and a veteran of the current
69th Regiment. He is also the author of "Civil War Firearms."
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