THE MEN OF THE 69th ARE READY TO ATTACK THE CONFEDERATE DEFENSIVE POSITIONS ALONG THE “SUNKEN ROAD”.
The Aftermath by Captain James Hope – Wikipedia
“At Antietam, General Meagher personally led the 69th as the Irish Brigade charged the Sunken Road. They fought for three hours and made five charges against dug-in Confederate forces. Fighting became hand to hand as the 69th charged into Confederates lines. Eight color-bearers were shot down. General Meagher had his horse shot out from under him and he was carried unconscious from the battlefield. Suffering devastating 60% casualties, the 69th withdrew” – 69th Infantry Regiment – Wikipedia
Thomas Francis Meagher – Wikipedia
Here is our tribute to the Offaly men from “The Fighting Irish”.
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The Antietam Seven:
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