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Podcast: Addressing Gettysburg
Episode: The Famed IRISH BRIGADE | Ask A Gettysburg Guide #103 | with LBGs Chris Army and John Fitzpatrick
Description: Explore the history and legacy of one of the most renowned military units of the American Civil War—The Irish Brigade. This episode examines the experiences of the Irish immigrants who fought for the Union, their motivations, challenges, and the key battles that defined their service. We even take a look at the claim—popularized by Gods and Generals—that the brigade made Cobb's Legion cry at Fredericksburg. From Antietam to Gettysburg, we analyze the leadership of figures like General Thomas Francis Meagher and discuss the broader impact of the brigade on both the war and Irish-American identity. Featuring expert...