Absolution Before Victory cold Nellie and her cousin Melvina

Nellie and her cousin Melvina galloped to Sheridan’s headquarters to plead with him for mercy

is Baron von Steuben in the European style cape

I believe the Civil War generation was the “Greatest Generation” of the 19th Century

Sheridan's 525-wagon train

Appomattox C

Absolution Before Victory cold Nellie and her cousin MelvinaIrish Brigade at Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862 As one of the most renowned units of the American Civil War, the Irish Brigade served in the 1st Division of the Second Corps in the Army of the Potomac. Many military historians consider its performance under fire to be extraordinary and some even argue that it was the bravest division of the entire Union Army. As a testament to its sacrifice, the 2nd Corps lost more men during the Civil War than any other