The Iron Brigade was Wisconsin's most famous Civil War unit. It gained a reputation for unusual courage and tenacity in battle. The Brigade was first organized in 1861 -- composed, at that time ...

Called the Iron Brigade, the Civil War unit was made up of three Wisconsin regiments, including the Second, Sixth and Seventh Infantry, the Nineteenth Indiana Infantry Regiment and the 24th ...

When the American Civil War broke out with the shelling of Fort ... Then there was the "Iron Brigade" — volunteers from Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana — also known as "The Black Hat Brigade ...

"I think about how times were bad then (during the Civil War), and the country worked its way through." The Iron Brigade, part of the Army of the Potomac, included the 2nd, 6th and 7th Wisconsin ...

Of course, there's one Wisconsin connection to the Civil War that needs little introduction - if you know your history. The famous Iron Brigade inspired respect and fear in both their comrades and ...

Over 91,000 soldiers from Wisconsin fought in the Civil War, and more than 12,000 gave their lives to help end slavery. Three regiments from Wisconsin served in the Iron Brigade — the 2nd ...