The bloodiest battle ever fought on U.S. soil.
150 years ago today.
2,108 Union deaths.
1,546 Confederate dead.
17,000+ wounded.
From Alabama, Fourteen infantry Regiments (including the 10th, The 11th, the 13th, and the 44th), and two Artillery Batteries, fought in the battle.
The flags of some Confederate units from Alabama were taken by Northern troops during the battle. Three were eventually returned including the one below. All three are in the massive collection of flags at The Alabama Department of Archives and History.
Watch a CBS Sunday Morning report on the anniversary here.
150 years ago today.
2,108 Union deaths.
1,546 Confederate dead.
17,000+ wounded.
From Alabama, Fourteen infantry Regiments (including the 10th, The 11th, the 13th, and the 44th), and two Artillery Batteries, fought in the battle.
The flags of some Confederate units from Alabama were taken by Northern troops during the battle. Three were eventually returned including the one below. All three are in the massive collection of flags at The Alabama Department of Archives and History.
Watch a CBS Sunday Morning report on the anniversary here.
Thanks To Bob Bradley at Archives for collecting the information!
BTW, things could be worse:
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