Lokking at things like this make me extra proud to call myself an Irish man,Ill soon be signing up to the U.s Army,and I do it with my head held high.
None other than enemy commander Robert E. Lee bestowed the nickname “The Fighting 69th” on the 69th New York Regiment. Upon hearing that the 69th NY was moving into position to face his troops across the battlefield at Fredericksburg in December of 1862, Lee remarked, “Ah yes, that Fighting 69th.”
I did see alot of videos about the american civil war-And just wondered..
What can you union men tell me about the 15th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry ?And what role did they play in any outcome? Any big battles?Is it any Reenacting from this regiment also???I hope they arent forgotten.
My great great grandfather ore what you call it was in that regiment.
I would be very happy for good response about this.
The 15th Wisconsin did some hard fighting in the South. A quick Google search will get
you a lot of information about them. They weren't at Gettysburg or likely to be featured in a popular movie, but they were those Boys in Blue who marched hard, fought hard and gave all they had. Be proud of your great great grandfather and his comrades!
this is such bullshite - the irish rioted in massive numbers against the draft; they wanted US citizenship but no fighting (this really is bullshit - read the "Gangs of New York"); why do the irish get such a good press in the US? Some of the worst racists ever (against afro/americans, italians etc - irish cops were notorious for corruption, brutality and racism)
@MrMikenotts01 You're full of fiction and delusion and wouldn't say this to my face or the faces of my ancesters and walk away under your own power. Get to know some real history Mikie.
@MrMikenotts01 You're full of fiction and delusion and wouldn't say this to my face or the faces of my ancesters and walk away under your own power. Get to know some real history WHY the Irish might have rioted Mikie.
@MrMikenotts01 These things were true, but it was the times. Don't forget how desperate irish immagrants were, not long in america and fighting to survive after the famine, and the irish were discriminated by the nonothing mentality of the time. But dont forget that these same immigrants made an important contribution in the fight for American unity.
Hi YouTube to see a video of the manassas reenactment go to our channel ( srvztube ) or look up Battle of Manassas reenactment 150th anniversary. Comment and subscribe
A beautiful video, and music, makes me even prouder to be an Irish re-enactor, great to show people who can't figure out why I do it..and you make a wonderful Chamberlain! Jeff Daniels step aside! "Huzza" Capt Scoot Aldrich CoF 42nd Vol Inf "The Old Penn Bucktails"
@videoww2soldier98 Shooting at an elevated angle is a safety measure. If spectators or other particpants (i.e. "enemy" troops) are nearby, or there are obstacles in the line of fire, reenactors generally fire at an elevated angle. The elevation: (1) reduces the chance that any unanticpated debris in the barrel would be discharged with the blank cartridge, (2) reduces the chance that the blast from the barrel gets too close to anyone, and (3) is a basic courtesy measure.
@IrishGermayNaviteame I'm a Hitz 57 too .... with a little Native American too .... I'm 10th generation MayFlower Desceneant..... Less than 10% of American's can claim to go back that far....
Great work with the video. This is the best advertisement for Civil War Reenacting that I've seen yet. It's one thing to read about history or talk about it. It's a totally different experience to go out and participate in living history demonstrations and reenactments like these guys do - It's almost like time travel without the risk.
thousands of irish faught for the south,Charlston was a major drop off point from all over europe.The difference between north and south on this issue was the north forced the Irish to join the army or return to Ireland....the south made it voluntary.You tell me who held the higher moral ground.
Yes, most Irish in the war were drafted, but there were also all volunteer units like the 69th Irish brigade, and many Irish did serve of their own free will.
Also, please don't try to take the moral high ground. The American Civil war was one of our bloodiest and most morally grey wars in our history. It's difficult at times to find any real "good guys" in the war.
@OldManRiver54 The higher moral ground comment was just to shed some light on how the Irish were forced to pay more then there share of blood for this war.And how ruthless the north was when it came to filling the ranks.
God Bless the 69th,Ireland,and EVERYONE who reenacts ANY of the irish companies(north and south).And this is a great video and it's kinda close to my heart because my relatives fought in the 69th Irish Brigade.
@historyfan1000 Most americans have English-blood...The Irish ur on abt are mostly scotch-irish protestants. Some ppl in new york and boston have Irish blood yeh, but most americans r english.
@easynowww Ugh no, most Americans have Irish blood in em. Only the early Americans have English in em, there is though alot of Americans with English blood, but there is over 32 million Irish-Americans, second largest demographic in the US
@IamToopy Erm no lol...Some of the Irish who claim to have Irish-Blood are not Irish at all but wanna be's..Some are Ulster-Scots (Scotch-Irish) protestants..And many Americans said they're simply American, now include them in the Census they would be mostly English & Ulster-Scots! so would out-weigh Irish..Also the decision making in USA is done by English-Protestants and Irish just seem to play second fiddle!. Go to Ireland & learn abt ur culture as USA is mostly based on English culture!
@easynowww There is very little Ulster Scots in America compared to the Irish. Like I said 32 million Americans claimed to be Irish-American or of Irish decent, over 15,000 Irish landed in America per day during the Great famine over a span of 10 years. Even with the English Americans and the Ulster Scot Americans combined wouldn't be as much as Irish Americans, it would be close though.
@easynowww yes I do know about my culture, my family is from Ulster, my family originates in County Cavan, they then moved to Belfast, they then moved to Canada because of the Great Famine and also religious persecutions from the British invaders, you may be thinking their catholic, they were Presbyterian (Protestant church if you didn't know that). If you want to know more about my family or about Eire's history, please notify me and I will be glad to share.
@TheMrSmissen Yea I just want to make sure I got your name right before WE track it to your address,It dosent matter what blood line the likes of you are from your just a pathetic ignorant piece of pawn scum.People like you dont even deserve to breath......THE AIR, and no Im not going to wast my time with why,you are simply voted off the planet.
According to a recent US Census (1), German Americans account for nearly 17% of the current US population.
The influential group of German immigrants accounts for some of the greatest figures of our age, such as Albert Einstein, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Babe Ruth. Even for those who do not speak German, with a few tips, it can be easy to ...
haha you retarded looser...i guess 20 percent of usa population are nazis then..haha
@TheMrSmissen Oh good... you are one of those untaught american bastards who does not know that hitler is dead, german is a democratic state since over 60 years and not every one of us is a nazi... i suppose that we havent got much of them. i am sure the US has a lot more.
@easynowww I third of the population of ireland, mostly oppressed irish catholics came to america in the 1800's. Im in neither New York or Boston, but California, and i have catholic irish blood and i know many others that do too
Some say the North won the war not because of numbers.....but because they had more irishmen then the south. *From Pennsylvania, God bless the south and Long live the Union*
i would enlist with ya but im not sure you are in Illinois around the Alton area so im outta luck i guess i will have to enlist with another regiment. correct me if i am wrong but do you have to be a certain age to have a musket.
How would one be able to find out what unit a relative fought in? My family is from NY and of Irish descent so I have reason to believe that they could have been in this unit. Also possible they were in some other unit entirely. I want find out so I can get into reenacting but I want to be in the same unit as my ancestor.
@Paganwarrior2000 You don't have to have any lineage to reenact. Some groups ask for it, but it will most likley never be neccessary. Many people do not have ancestors in the group they fight in. My Great(x4) Grandfather was in the 25th M.A, but I fight for P.A. Anyone with a love of history can join.
if you want to look, and you have a name of the ancestor, try the Civil War Soldier Database.
@zrtproductions It's more of that I want to be in the same unit, not that it's required. I've tried the database, but I really have little to go on other than last names and states, so you can imagine how that goes. Especially looking up a name like Murphy in NY. Forget it. No fault of the database though. Thanks for the lead though. I probably will just try joining a local unit even so it's Confederate and my family was Union.
@Paganwarrior2000 family tree websites may help, although they can be pricey. Have you tried talking to your older relatives? Your Grandfather of older members? They can also be an invaluable resource. I guarenteen, familes with boys in the union were very, very proud. Older relatives may have heard something. If you send me a private message, and let me know where you are, I could send you the names of some Union groups if that's where you'd rather be.
Reenacting seems like a very expensive hobby. I have a bunch of G.A.R. badges & such that have been handed down in the family. It is in the garage near to the box of my father's sourvenirs from the Phillippines in WWII. Someone from back then must have been in the Civil War. Now I know that troops from my town went to W. Virginia. The 1st volunteer from Ohio took a group of volunteers down there early in the war.
Seeking any information on the Irish Brigade color lost/captured during the war. We know that the 69th NY lost a "Cream Colored Guidon" at Fredericksburg. The 88th NY lost a guidon as well at Fredericksburg.
We believe the Irish Brigade lost their Brigade Flag as well. It was a McClellan style red/white with (1) in the Center. The Irish Brigade was the first brigade and they fought very bravely. Their dead was found closest to the stonewall at Marye's Heights.
Some may already know but for those that don't, David Kincaid has two CD's of songs from the Irish soldiers.They include 36-page booklets of liner notes and lyrics. The usual web prefix and hauntedfieldmusic and . and com and /Description and . and html
Take out the "and's" and extra spaces for the address (actual address won't post).
Awesome video and great pics. This is the best one I've found! Wish we did Civil War battle reenactments here (there are only two small units in the area). Our area is big on Fur Trade.
brandi, are you a boy or a girl?....I ask because I have many tips for you as a boy joining the infantry...as a girl I would suggest buying a dress and portraying a 19th centurey young lady...not trying to be a jerk here.
If any of you reenactors want to defend your position on reenacting look up "real footage of Picketts charge"...Ive been slugging it out a bit on there.
yeah,there are a bunch of assholes on that video's comment list that say we reenactors are a bunch of shits who don't have the attention span of a three year old
well, well how did I get to this vid again, the video pathway a)irish history and culture is fading fast b)ancient warriors: The Irish-warrios c)The Irish brigade d)....then bang, this vid
and all starting from a few irish anti-immigration vids and the left think it's a conspiracy......the loony left, stark raving mad..
no the rule is you have to be OVER 16 to have a musket....just write 16 on a piece of paper and put it in your brogan...just like they did in the Civil War. I belong to the ANV and I know we have strict requirements only because we are insured.
The rule is you need to be 16 years old. I was able to when i was 14. As long as you dont act like an ass and get attention drawn to yourself, there should be no problem if your 14 or 15.
This is the Grand Army who helped win the "Right of Secession" from King George and then denied it to their fellow countrymen in the Southern States. Damn them all....
What many fail to realize is the South had more pre-Dominant United Kingdom and European Influence than any other land area in the US. The Southern accent is a Direct Descendant of the British accent of the West Country of England. It is just trickling down due to the Industrialization and Influence of the North.,
The standard Union cover, either the kepi or the forage cover, reamined standard issue. Some Michigan Regiments liked the Hardee. This cover gave a smart appearance; however, it almost looked like it belonged on a parade filed with a dress uniform.
excuse me sr the main cover and campign hat of the army of the tennessee and cumberland was the army hat AKA hardee hats look at the picture of federal troops at missionary ridge 90% were wearing hardee hats most though were modified
I am a former re-encctor. I really like your video. It is well done. A great recuiting tool.
sailwed1 1 week ago
Lokking at things like this make me extra proud to call myself an Irish man,Ill soon be signing up to the U.s Army,and I do it with my head held high.
tonychristopherful 1 month ago
None other than enemy commander Robert E. Lee bestowed the nickname “The Fighting 69th” on the 69th New York Regiment. Upon hearing that the 69th NY was moving into position to face his troops across the battlefield at Fredericksburg in December of 1862, Lee remarked, “Ah yes, that Fighting 69th.”
89andyman 2 months ago
I just wanted to ask you all a question..
I did see alot of videos about the american civil war-And just wondered..
What can you union men tell me about the 15th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry ?And what role did they play in any outcome? Any big battles?Is it any Reenacting from this regiment also???I hope they arent forgotten.
My great great grandfather ore what you call it was in that regiment.
I would be very happy for good response about this.
SeigSel 2 months ago
@SeigSel
The 15th Wisconsin did some hard fighting in the South. A quick Google search will get
you a lot of information about them. They weren't at Gettysburg or likely to be featured in a popular movie, but they were those Boys in Blue who marched hard, fought hard and gave all they had. Be proud of your great great grandfather and his comrades!
Selousi 2 weeks ago
the 69th ny flags hungs on my wall for my irsh family that fought in rhe civil war
MrBrandonannette 3 months ago
@mrmikenotts01 wow really? They are portraying our history, and being irish i am personally offended what a douche
quillinchase 3 months ago
this is such bullshite - the irish rioted in massive numbers against the draft; they wanted US citizenship but no fighting (this really is bullshit - read the "Gangs of New York"); why do the irish get such a good press in the US? Some of the worst racists ever (against afro/americans, italians etc - irish cops were notorious for corruption, brutality and racism)
MrMikenotts01 3 months ago
@MrMikenotts01 Hard Marching and Hard Fighting, the represented us Celts famously and I am proud of them
asraven70 3 months ago
@MrMikenotts01 You're full of fiction and delusion and wouldn't say this to my face or the faces of my ancesters and walk away under your own power. Get to know some real history Mikie.
DickWhittington1000 3 months ago
@MrMikenotts01 You're full of fiction and delusion and wouldn't say this to my face or the faces of my ancesters and walk away under your own power. Get to know some real history WHY the Irish might have rioted Mikie.
DickWhittington1000 3 months ago
@MrMikenotts01 These things were true, but it was the times. Don't forget how desperate irish immagrants were, not long in america and fighting to survive after the famine, and the irish were discriminated by the nonothing mentality of the time. But dont forget that these same immigrants made an important contribution in the fight for American unity.
22grena 3 months ago
Hi YouTube to see a video of the manassas reenactment go to our channel ( srvztube ) or look up Battle of Manassas reenactment 150th anniversary. Comment and subscribe
srvztube 4 months ago
I love this video, it makes me so proud to be a reenactor, this is my favorite reenacting video, speakin of reenacting, is anyone selling a musket?
quillinchase 4 months ago
@quillinchase look on gunbroker trust me youll find em
50TNCSA 4 months ago
A beautiful video, and music, makes me even prouder to be an Irish re-enactor, great to show people who can't figure out why I do it..and you make a wonderful Chamberlain! Jeff Daniels step aside! "Huzza" Capt Scoot Aldrich CoF 42nd Vol Inf "The Old Penn Bucktails"
oldgoatstudios 4 months ago
i do not know who disliked this so i hope they do not meet me or ill show them how an Irish man can fight
picklejuicedeaner 5 months ago
@historyfan1000 Italian, Irish, and polish i would say are the majority.
ContinentalPatriot 5 months ago
0:24 the guy on the left looks like Col. Chamberlan
Eddyisrich403 5 months ago 3
@Eddyisrich403 Exactly what I was thinking. But i was thinking as Chamberlain in "Gettysburg" Jeff Daniels
27CAPTSPEIRS 5 months ago
@Eddyisrich403 Yeah hes a Colonel too if I'm not mistaken, he has the beard now as well.
Br4ndini555 2 months ago in playlist 69th NYSV
Are there any reenactor groups following the 27th NY Regiment Volunteers?
jcunard1 6 months ago
I enjoy this Video alot, the song is perfect.
your Johnny Reb Fan
Pvt. Ryan Townsend
52nd Georiga Co. I
ryantownsend23 6 months ago
god bless dixie go 24th gerogia
poopslinger123 6 months ago
What's this song called??
wildninja100 6 months ago
I prefer the more sophisticated regular U.S. Army units.
zipsrule 7 months ago
Damn Irish get way too much credit..
zerker12568901 7 months ago
whats this song??
tkdmasterbound 8 months ago
i wonder wat kinda of bullets if they use any in reenactments
EvilMushroomProd 8 months ago
@EvilMushroomProd they use paper wadding, we wouldn't shoot each other for real.
PresidentDRCI 8 months ago
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Br4ndini555 2 months ago
@Br4ndini555 not us, we use rammers and Toilet paper bullets so we get realistic recoil and smoke puffs. don't ask me why. I didn't write it.
PresidentDRCI 2 months ago
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Br4ndini555 2 months ago
@Br4ndini555 I got no clue , that's just what I was taught!
PresidentDRCI 2 months ago
@EvilMushroomProd None.
zipsrule 7 months ago
@historyfan1000 hell yea im from mcgreggor clan but im from america raised and all
EvilMushroomProd 8 months ago
I am a part of the 88th New York who was also a part of the Irish Brigade. :) What was the name of that song
PaintballSuicide 10 months ago
69...hehehe
skullghost64 10 months ago
Aye! God Bless The Irish and america!
Random19Hero 11 months ago
why do they aim up in the air and not striaght
videoww2soldier98 11 months ago
@videoww2soldier98 Shooting at an elevated angle is a safety measure. If spectators or other particpants (i.e. "enemy" troops) are nearby, or there are obstacles in the line of fire, reenactors generally fire at an elevated angle. The elevation: (1) reduces the chance that any unanticpated debris in the barrel would be discharged with the blank cartridge, (2) reduces the chance that the blast from the barrel gets too close to anyone, and (3) is a basic courtesy measure.
mikewood1916 10 months ago
I am proud of my Irish and German and Native America bloodlines so say what you all what cant get me mad or even upset and history is what it is.
IrishGermayNaviteame 11 months ago
@IrishGermayNaviteame I'm a Hitz 57 too .... with a little Native American too .... I'm 10th generation MayFlower Desceneant..... Less than 10% of American's can claim to go back that far....
BeirutVeteran83 9 months ago
Great work with the video. This is the best advertisement for Civil War Reenacting that I've seen yet. It's one thing to read about history or talk about it. It's a totally different experience to go out and participate in living history demonstrations and reenactments like these guys do - It's almost like time travel without the risk.
mikewood1916 1 year ago 4
Nice. Whats the Name of the Song?
BPSkinhead 1 year ago
God bless Ireland. (My Mom was Irish....)
ytdsgdjgfueyxn537 1 year ago
damed yankee! ha he died because we shot him! wahhhoooooo! yall yankees suck!
redconfederate 1 year ago
@redconfederate who won the war agian just want to make sure
U235Videos 7 months ago
thousands of irish faught for the south,Charlston was a major drop off point from all over europe.The difference between north and south on this issue was the north forced the Irish to join the army or return to Ireland....the south made it voluntary.You tell me who held the higher moral ground.
stevekon11 1 year ago
@stevekon11
Yes, most Irish in the war were drafted, but there were also all volunteer units like the 69th Irish brigade, and many Irish did serve of their own free will.
Also, please don't try to take the moral high ground. The American Civil war was one of our bloodiest and most morally grey wars in our history. It's difficult at times to find any real "good guys" in the war.
OldManRiver54 11 months ago
@OldManRiver54 The higher moral ground comment was just to shed some light on how the Irish were forced to pay more then there share of blood for this war.And how ruthless the north was when it came to filling the ranks.
stevekon11 11 months ago
@historyfan1000 The bigest percent of caucasians are of Irish descent in America...
Jeffanos 1 year ago
God Bless the 69th,Ireland,and EVERYONE who reenacts ANY of the irish companies(north and south).And this is a great video and it's kinda close to my heart because my relatives fought in the 69th Irish Brigade.
CivilWarhorsegirl 1 year ago
Guy at :26 on left looks just like Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain.
zacher456 1 year ago
@historyfan1000 Most americans have English-blood...The Irish ur on abt are mostly scotch-irish protestants. Some ppl in new york and boston have Irish blood yeh, but most americans r english.
easynowww 1 year ago
@easynowww According to Wikipedia English-Americans make up 9% of the population. I don't know where you got your statistics from.
BloodskullMannoroth 1 year ago
@easynowww sour grapes
mrmagicroundcircle 1 year ago
@easynowww jealous
mrmagicroundcircle 1 year ago
@easynowww Ugh no, most Americans have Irish blood in em. Only the early Americans have English in em, there is though alot of Americans with English blood, but there is over 32 million Irish-Americans, second largest demographic in the US
IamToopy 1 year ago
@IamToopy Erm no lol...Some of the Irish who claim to have Irish-Blood are not Irish at all but wanna be's..Some are Ulster-Scots (Scotch-Irish) protestants..And many Americans said they're simply American, now include them in the Census they would be mostly English & Ulster-Scots! so would out-weigh Irish..Also the decision making in USA is done by English-Protestants and Irish just seem to play second fiddle!. Go to Ireland & learn abt ur culture as USA is mostly based on English culture!
easynowww 1 year ago
@easynowww There is very little Ulster Scots in America compared to the Irish. Like I said 32 million Americans claimed to be Irish-American or of Irish decent, over 15,000 Irish landed in America per day during the Great famine over a span of 10 years. Even with the English Americans and the Ulster Scot Americans combined wouldn't be as much as Irish Americans, it would be close though.
IamToopy 1 year ago
@easynowww yes I do know about my culture, my family is from Ulster, my family originates in County Cavan, they then moved to Belfast, they then moved to Canada because of the Great Famine and also religious persecutions from the British invaders, you may be thinking their catholic, they were Presbyterian (Protestant church if you didn't know that). If you want to know more about my family or about Eire's history, please notify me and I will be glad to share.
IamToopy 1 year ago
@IamToopy most of these are baptist, presbyterian and not catholic irish.
seonidh 1 year ago
@IamToopy there are also millions of americans with german blood...and irish/german blood such as myself.
stevekon11 1 year ago
@stevekon11
German blood,you must be kidding me. I bet there are more Americans withDutch,Irish,Scottish,
French,Spanish and English blood then lowlife nazi germans
TheMrSmissen 1 year ago
@TheMrSmissen Yea I just want to make sure I got your name right before WE track it to your address,It dosent matter what blood line the likes of you are from your just a pathetic ignorant piece of pawn scum.People like you dont even deserve to breath......THE AIR, and no Im not going to wast my time with why,you are simply voted off the planet.
stevekon11 1 year ago
@TheMrSmissen
According to a recent US Census (1), German Americans account for nearly 17% of the current US population.
The influential group of German immigrants accounts for some of the greatest figures of our age, such as Albert Einstein, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Babe Ruth. Even for those who do not speak German, with a few tips, it can be easy to ...
haha you retarded looser...i guess 20 percent of usa population are nazis then..haha
stevekon11 1 year ago
@TheMrSmissen Oh good... you are one of those untaught american bastards who does not know that hitler is dead, german is a democratic state since over 60 years and not every one of us is a nazi... i suppose that we havent got much of them. i am sure the US has a lot more.
Ph03nix01 8 months ago
@easynowww I third of the population of ireland, mostly oppressed irish catholics came to america in the 1800's. Im in neither New York or Boston, but California, and i have catholic irish blood and i know many others that do too
Lambchop08 1 year ago
this ia a awesome video i would love to do some reenacting but i hear its very expensive
Jonesmp05 1 year ago
this is a aqe
Jonesmp05 1 year ago
Some say the North won the war not because of numbers.....but because they had more irishmen then the south. *From Pennsylvania, God bless the south and Long live the Union*
WarMovies4You 1 year ago
I love this cd good job Joe bringing this music back to life, go 69th N.Y.
civilwarcorporal 1 year ago
i would enlist with ya but im not sure you are in Illinois around the Alton area so im outta luck i guess i will have to enlist with another regiment. correct me if i am wrong but do you have to be a certain age to have a musket.
generaltodd2 1 year ago
@generaltodd2 moast times its 16
otter1119 1 year ago
@generaltodd2 if you look old eghoug u can do what shaggy did in scooby do 1 but with reacting
wowhobbster666 1 year ago
Oh My God the Irish are dicks.
easynowww 1 year ago
@easynowww that's why they are drunk .they lose all the time
snipper8108 1 year ago
@easynowww no we are not
MrTurok999 7 months ago
Well done, I did my senior thesis on the Irish Brigade loved the song as well.
mumbles637 1 year ago
whats the song name
U235Videos 1 year ago
Im a we bit Irish too and proud of it!
Deutsche44 1 year ago
How would one be able to find out what unit a relative fought in? My family is from NY and of Irish descent so I have reason to believe that they could have been in this unit. Also possible they were in some other unit entirely. I want find out so I can get into reenacting but I want to be in the same unit as my ancestor.
Paganwarrior2000 1 year ago
@Paganwarrior2000 You don't have to have any lineage to reenact. Some groups ask for it, but it will most likley never be neccessary. Many people do not have ancestors in the group they fight in. My Great(x4) Grandfather was in the 25th M.A, but I fight for P.A. Anyone with a love of history can join.
if you want to look, and you have a name of the ancestor, try the Civil War Soldier Database.
zrtproductions 1 year ago
@zrtproductions It's more of that I want to be in the same unit, not that it's required. I've tried the database, but I really have little to go on other than last names and states, so you can imagine how that goes. Especially looking up a name like Murphy in NY. Forget it. No fault of the database though. Thanks for the lead though. I probably will just try joining a local unit even so it's Confederate and my family was Union.
Paganwarrior2000 1 year ago
@Paganwarrior2000 family tree websites may help, although they can be pricey. Have you tried talking to your older relatives? Your Grandfather of older members? They can also be an invaluable resource. I guarenteen, familes with boys in the union were very, very proud. Older relatives may have heard something. If you send me a private message, and let me know where you are, I could send you the names of some Union groups if that's where you'd rather be.
zrtproductions 1 year ago 3
okay, thank you!
ViccardXViccc 1 year ago
Awesome video man!
This make me feel sad that I can't join you...I live in Europa
I was wondering, has every 'recruit' really irish blood?
ViccardXViccc 1 year ago
David Kincaid does a splendid job witht hisosng and others. He has two CD'S with regard to Irish songs sung during the Civil War by Irish immigrants.
ErnstBecker 2 years ago
Let the irsh live on for ever and yes I am 100 % irsh so never for get the irsh
SuperQuirkE 2 years ago 2
@SuperQuirkE
You're "irsh"?
Salguine 1 year ago
Great Video and great explanation of the purpose of reenacting.
McDaidUSA 2 years ago
god bless america and ireland forever
shamrockgerry 2 years ago 30
@shamrockgerry God bless USA, not Ireland.
zipsrule 7 months ago
@zipsrule god bless em both
MrTurok999 7 months ago
ERIN GO BRAGH
irishunit45 2 years ago
Reenacting seems like a very expensive hobby. I have a bunch of G.A.R. badges & such that have been handed down in the family. It is in the garage near to the box of my father's sourvenirs from the Phillippines in WWII. Someone from back then must have been in the Civil War. Now I know that troops from my town went to W. Virginia. The 1st volunteer from Ohio took a group of volunteers down there early in the war.
VictorLepanto 2 years ago
Its one of the best things in my life....
Bigmoonproductions 2 years ago
Seeking any information on the Irish Brigade color lost/captured during the war. We know that the 69th NY lost a "Cream Colored Guidon" at Fredericksburg. The 88th NY lost a guidon as well at Fredericksburg.
We believe the Irish Brigade lost their Brigade Flag as well. It was a McClellan style red/white with (1) in the Center. The Irish Brigade was the first brigade and they fought very bravely. Their dead was found closest to the stonewall at Marye's Heights.
The Irish fought brave!
rebel2276 2 years ago
they also fought bravely when attacking canada in 1866
ERIN GO BRAGH
HailstormCourier 2 years ago
We are working on ALL colors captured Union and Confederate. It will never come to an end, for there will always be "Another flag".
People will be very surprised on what we have found so far.
God Bless and enjoy the holidays!
rebel2276 2 years ago
good video but i still am a confedederate
longlonglong1226 2 years ago
Some may already know but for those that don't, David Kincaid has two CD's of songs from the Irish soldiers.They include 36-page booklets of liner notes and lyrics. The usual web prefix and hauntedfieldmusic and . and com and /Description and . and html
Take out the "and's" and extra spaces for the address (actual address won't post).
ldudley2009 2 years ago
Awesome video and great pics. This is the best one I've found! Wish we did Civil War battle reenactments here (there are only two small units in the area). Our area is big on Fur Trade.
ldudley2009 2 years ago
I was a member of the 88th NYVI (second regt Irish Brigade ) re-enactors around 10 years ago.. It was great fun.
NYDarkBlue 2 years ago
im a reenactor this is a good video
thestevoundead1 2 years ago
tips for new reenactors: follow the captain/general/commanding officer's orders, dont make a big fool out of urself. and make friends.
guywith3 2 years ago 2
Great Comment Daniel!
LegallyMoi 2 years ago
That song gives me goosebumps. I even modeled my recruiting video for my reenacting unit after this one. Great pictures!
LegallyMoi 2 years ago
im a guy, i would like some tips on being a soldier,it'd be kinda weird if a guy wanted to wear a dress
brandini555 2 years ago
im going to do a reenactment soon,and im going to be an infantryman,and im 13,im going to see if i can do it,any tips for new reenactors?
brandini555 2 years ago
Another one bites the dust...welcome to be hopelessly addicted and eternally broke.
sarmedic8401 2 years ago
brandi, are you a boy or a girl?....I ask because I have many tips for you as a boy joining the infantry...as a girl I would suggest buying a dress and portraying a 19th centurey young lady...not trying to be a jerk here.
biped1of1pandemonium 2 years ago
@brandini555 most of the time they won't let anyone under the age of 16 be infantry but you could try musician for a few years, it's just as fun
soccerbid8 1 year ago
Are you guys part of the Mifflin Guard
brendo150 2 years ago
cool!
74granster 2 years ago
What song is this? Its kick ass
Teynor18 2 years ago
Free and Green
Enjoi4659 2 years ago
If any of you reenactors want to defend your position on reenacting look up "real footage of Picketts charge"...Ive been slugging it out a bit on there.
biped1of1pandemonium 2 years ago
yeah,there are a bunch of assholes on that video's comment list that say we reenactors are a bunch of shits who don't have the attention span of a three year old
brandini555 2 years ago
They're the assholes not us reenactors.
LegallyMoi 2 years ago
Great
Blitzkreig36 2 years ago
well, well how did I get to this vid again, the video pathway a)irish history and culture is fading fast b)ancient warriors: The Irish-warrios c)The Irish brigade d)....then bang, this vid
and all starting from a few irish anti-immigration vids and the left think it's a conspiracy......the loony left, stark raving mad..
waaeaa 2 years ago
1st NY Light Artillery Reynolds Battery L!
bullyboy1863 2 years ago
ok the kid at 1:55 theres no way he could have a musket he doesnt look over 12 or 13, i thought you had to be 16 to be able to have a musket.
generaltodd2 2 years ago
no the rule is you have to be OVER 16 to have a musket....just write 16 on a piece of paper and put it in your brogan...just like they did in the Civil War. I belong to the ANV and I know we have strict requirements only because we are insured.
bdrabek 2 years ago
The rule is you need to be 16 years old. I was able to when i was 14. As long as you dont act like an ass and get attention drawn to yourself, there should be no problem if your 14 or 15.
yoyoyowasuppy 2 years ago
for what reenacting if it is then yeah u dont want to be an ass
Irish8594 2 years ago
im 13 and i want to give it a try,any tips?
brandini555 2 years ago
send me a pm and i can help u
yoyoyowasuppy 2 years ago
pm?
brandini555 2 years ago
private message
yoyoyowasuppy 2 years ago
hurzzah for the irsh
24th OH a company
Reeanactor150 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
yanks are a bunch of sell outs
ocplunk 2 years ago
ill be looking for you all on the field billy yank fighting for the confederate cause
bigwite12 2 years ago
hats off...wish i could fight with my fellow irishmen
reenactor
1st NM volunteers company A
irishstud842 2 years ago
Great video!
Hospital Steward, 69th Ny. Company B (this unit)
billybobithyjo 2 years ago
If you want to reenact, a few words of advice:
BEWARE OF FARBS!!!!!!
jonvonman 2 years ago
very good video!
mfaughnan95 2 years ago
im in the 69th New York K company! I love reenacting!
Mikeyprimus 2 years ago
Nice video!
Cheers,
a fifer, 3rd Co. 7th Bat Line Inf. Southern Netherlands (Belgium) 1815
rehtged 2 years ago
This is the Grand Army who helped win the "Right of Secession" from King George and then denied it to their fellow countrymen in the Southern States. Damn them all....
meetman3 2 years ago
Good stuff
wegngis 2 years ago
hey irish men look on youtube for saint patricks battalion....
panchovilla1907 2 years ago
What many fail to realize is the South had more pre-Dominant United Kingdom and European Influence than any other land area in the US. The Southern accent is a Direct Descendant of the British accent of the West Country of England. It is just trickling down due to the Industrialization and Influence of the North.,
CountryBoy4wd09 2 years ago
Why reenact ? 1st of all we need more people , 2 it's fun as hell, 3 you'll make more freinds!
I do WWII reenacting as a geman but all reenacting is fun !
Herbymac0811 2 years ago 3
there should be an irish regiment or brigade in the modern U.S army
it would be one ass-kicking unit
waaeaa 2 years ago
lol gotcha sherriff......Frankie the kid lol
waaeaa 2 years ago
@waaeaa
There is ... the 69th Infantry of the NY Army National Guard is a direct decendent of the regiment shown in the video
NYDarkBlue 2 years ago
Nice Video!
NCPhotographer52 2 years ago
Finally, David Kincaid's melodic voice records the Irish experience during Civil War History.
Salute !
ErnstBecker 2 years ago
Awesome ad! Very well done very entertaining!
My compliments!
Matt Klein
Cpl 8th Georgia
BindarRouge 2 years ago
whats the name of this song and whos it by?
asskickinredneck9 2 years ago
Free and Green, by David Kincaid. GREAT CD, highly recomend it!
IrishJoe3 2 years ago
Finally, a clear melodic voice pipes up and sings for Ireland. Many thanks to David Kincaid for brining in History home.
ErnstBecker 2 years ago
The aurthor removed my comment. The shame of it all.
ErnstBecker 2 years ago
Nice
picturesofpictures 3 years ago
ERIN GO BRAGH!!!!!
rebelwolfman 3 years ago
where do you join
puppynamedmoleson 3 years ago
depends where u live? msg me and i can give u further reenacting detials.
rebelwolfman 3 years ago
That forage cap is a goofy looking cover. The rest is outstanding. WELL DONE !
ErnstBecker 3 years ago
i agree 100% they need slouch or hardees like here in tennessee
50TNCSA 2 years ago
The standard Union cover, either the kepi or the forage cover, reamined standard issue. Some Michigan Regiments liked the Hardee. This cover gave a smart appearance; however, it almost looked like it belonged on a parade filed with a dress uniform.
ErnstBecker 2 years ago
excuse me sr the main cover and campign hat of the army of the tennessee and cumberland was the army hat AKA hardee hats look at the picture of federal troops at missionary ridge 90% were wearing hardee hats most though were modified
50TNCSA 2 years ago
The main US issue hat was a Forage cap. Some people bought kepis, another type. Some units like the iron brigade were issued hardee hats. The south
1. Civilian clothes were encouraged by the sothern governament.
2. The south would have their troops pay for issued stuff, which was a CHOICE.
3. The souths hats were usualy civillian, but would get so worn out that they whould slouch, thus giving the name "slouch hat".
yoyoyowasuppy 2 years ago
the US Army of The Cumberland and the US Army of The Tennessee main cover was the hardee hat in the west theater
50TNCSA 2 years ago
enen though im with the 50th tennessee i do play as the 10th tennessee "THE SONS OF ERIN"
50TNCSA 3 years ago
awesome job on it ERIN GO BRAGH!!!!!
rubyramone 3 years ago
Erin go bragh! I served next to your unit many a time!
GettysburgGhost1863 3 years ago
Love the movie, and the music is gorgeous! :D
rachel1865 3 years ago
ERIN GO BRACH you Irish Lads
AmericanCWOVI 3 years ago
Awesome job
69thirish 3 years ago
wats the name of this song?
civilwar19thinf 3 years ago
Free and Green, by David Kincaid
IrishJoe3 3 years ago
Awesome job on the video
CoA5thVa 3 years ago
Great Job Joe!!! Makes me want to grab my 42 and burn some powder :)
shufflespider 3 years ago
Excellent joe! I'll see you on the field at Nevada City-Pvt.Shields
halberd64 3 years ago