New York's Fighting Sixty-Ninth

A Regimental History of Service in the Civil War's Irish Brigade and the Great War's Rainbow Division

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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Formed in 1851 by Irish immigrants, the Fighting Sixty-Ninth has served with distinction since the Civil War. This is a complete, illustrated history of the regiment's service in the Irish Brigade and the Rainbow Division.Functioning as the 1st Regiment, Irish Brigade, 2nd Corps, Army of the Potomac throughout the Civil War, the regiment made history at Malvern Hill, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg and Appomatox. According to legend, an exasperated General Jackson cursed them as part of "that damn brigade."Functioning as the 165th Infantry, 42nd Division (Rainbow Division) throughout World War I, the regiment helped turn back the last German offensive, counterattacked at the Ourq river, spearheaded one of Pershing's pincers at St. Mihiel, and helped break the Hindenburg Line in the Argonne Forest. Today, the regiment is known as 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry (Mechanized), New York Army National Guard.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2010-12-06
Mått:178 x 254 x 14 mm
Vikt:481 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:276
Förlag:McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:9780786461042

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John Mahon, a retired veteran, lives in Florida.

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“well-crafted writing style...Mahon vividly details the campaigns and camp life...thoughtful...highly recommended...straightforward approach”—The Civil War News; “well-written”—The Civil War Courier; “exceptional...invaluable...compelling”—Colorado Libraries; “this regimental history spans over nearly a century...originally formed by Irish immigrants in 1851”—Civil War Book Review.

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Table of ContentsPreface Unit Insignia Introduction 1. Beginning 2. Civil War, 1861 3. 1862 4. 1863 5. 1864 6. 1865 7. Contribution of the Irish Brigade and 69th NYV 8. World War I 9. America Enters the War 10. American Expeditionary Force 11. American Expeditionary Force Arrives in France 12. American Divisions Enter the Trenches 13. Ludendorff’s Offensives of 1918 14. Champagne Defensive 15. Aisne-Marne Offensive 16. St. Mihiel Offensive 17. Meuse-Argonne Offensive 18. Race for Sedan 19. Armistice 20. Homecoming, April 1919 21. Combat Effectiveness Epilogue Notes Bibliography of Works Cited Reference Bibliography Index