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The Greatest Brigade : How the Irish Brigade Cleared the Way to Victory in the American Civil War by Thomas J. Craughwell is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
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<p>"<i>The Greatest Brigade</i> is an exciting journey through the major battles of the Civil War alongside the members of the famed Irish Brigade. Well researched, compellingly written, filled with fascinating illustrations, and with a story that holds the reader with a 'bulldog grip,' Thomas Craughwell has written a regimental history that deserves to be on every Civil War lover’s bookshelf."—Jason Emerson, author of <i>The Madness of Mary Lincoln</i> and <i>Lincoln the Inventor</i></p> <p>"Lavishly illustrated and bursting with excitement, <i>The Greatest Brigade</i> is a vivid account, populated by larger-than-life characters. It’s a story of heroism and gallantry that every Civil War buff will want to know."—<i>History Book Club</i></p> <p class="null1">Faugh a Ballagh! Clear the Way!</p> <p>This is the story of a band of heroes that covered the Yankee retreat at Bull Run, drove the Confederates from the Sunken Road at Antietam, and made charge after charge up Marye's Heights at Fredericksburg. The gallantry of the Irish Brigade won them the admiration of the high command of both North and South, earned them seven Medals of Honor, and after the war, went a long way to hel
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- Author
- Thomas J. Craughwell
- Publisher
- Beverly, MA: Fair Winds Press
- Published
- 2011
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781592334780
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Fiction, History, Humanities
- Rating
- 3.92 / 5 (30 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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