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Irish Brigade Mini Book

The Irish Brigade was an infantry brigade primarily composed of Irish Americans who fought for the Union Army during the Civil War. The brigade included the notable 69th New York Infantry, known as the 'Fighting 69th', which continued to serve in later conflicts. They were recognized for their distinctive war cry, 'faugh a ballagh', meaning 'clear the way'.

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Irish Brigade Mini Book

The Irish Brigade was an infantry brigade primarily composed of Irish Americans who fought for the Union Army during the Civil War. The brigade included the notable 69th New York Infantry, known as the 'Fighting 69th', which continued to serve in later conflicts. They were recognized for their distinctive war cry, 'faugh a ballagh', meaning 'clear the way'.

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The Irish Brigade

The Irish Brigade was an infantry brigade consisting of mostly Irish Americans, serving in the Union Army during the Civil War. The first regiment in the brigade, the 69th New York Infantry, or the Fighting 69th, continued in later wars. The Irish Brigade was known in part for its famous war cry, the "faugh a ballagh", meaning "clear the way".
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