The Irish Brigade is largely considered one of the hardest fighting units of the Civil War. Even with enormous attrition rates due to casualities, they fought in almost every major battle in the Eastern theatre of the war. At Fredericksburg, they were one of the few Union to nearly breach the infamous wall at Maryes Height, despite that after the battle amny of their dead and wounded were found stacked three or four deep in their, a chilling testament to their bravery. Not to mention, this all occurred at a time when those of Irish descent were often scorned and mistreated by the American populace. In reality, today many people wouldn't even consider serving their nation after something similar the treatment many of the Irish received.
The Irish Brigade is largely considered one of the hardest fighting units of the Civil War. Even with enormous attrition rates due to casualities, they fought in almost every major battle in the Eastern theatre of the war. At Fredericksburg, they were one of the few Union to nearly breach the infamous wall at Maryes Height, despite that after the battle amny of their dead and wounded were found stacked three or four deep in their, a chilling testament to their bravery. Not to mention, this all occurred at a time when those of Irish descent were often scorned and mistreated by the American populace. In reality, today many people wouldn't even consider serving their nation after something similar the treatment many of the Irish received.