Thomas Michl
DrCiaranMcDonn#Introduction: Hi all, I'm a #historian #histodon working primarily on the #LongEighteenthCentury. My PhD looked at #Irish soldiers in the #BritishArmy during the #NapoleonicWars. My postdoc looked at Irishmen in the #FrenchArmy (the #IrishBrigade or #WildGeese). Since then I've worked on both topics, with articles & chapters on these & others including the Irish Militia & the #1798Rebellion. I also research on topics relating to the #Crusades & #medievalIreland. Looking forward to meeting you!
#OTD in 1861 – The #IrishBrigade fights at the First Battle of Bull Run under General Michael Corcoran from Co Sligo | @[email protected] #IrishHistory #USCivilwar #USHistory https://stairnaheireann.net/2022/07/21/otd-in-1861-the-irish-brigade-fights-at-the-first-battle-of-bull-run-under-general-michael-corcoran-from-co-sligo-6/
#OTD in 1861 – The Irish Brigade fights at the First Battle of Bull Run under General Michael Corcoran from Co Sligo.
General Michael Corcoran led the 69th New York Militia, Irish Brigade, into action at the First Battle of Bull Run and was taken prisoner. Corcoran was one of the founders of the Fenian Brotherhood…
#OTD in 1863 – More than six hundred men of the ,#IrishBrigade fight at #Gettysburg, losing one-third of their number in The Wheatfield | @[email protected]
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#OTD in 1863 – More than six hundred men of the Irish Brigade fight at Gettysburg, losing one-third of their number in The Wheatfield.
The Irish Brigade suffered severe losses during the Civil War, initially starting with over 2,500 volunteers. The Brigade distinguished itself in numerous conflicts including Chancellorsville, Fair…