Statements (66)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
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| gptkbp:active_years |
1861-1865
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| gptkbp:branch |
gptkb:Army
|
| gptkbp:colors |
Black and blue.
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| gptkbp:command_structure |
Part of the Army of the Potomac.
|
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:disbanded |
1865
|
| gptkbp:dissolved |
1865
|
| gptkbp:engagements |
gptkb:Battle_of_Antietam
gptkb:Battle_of_Chancellorsville gptkb:Battle_of_Fredericksburg gptkb:Battle_of_Gettysburg gptkb:Battle_of_the_Wilderness gptkb:Siege_of_Petersburg |
| gptkbp:formation_date |
1861
|
| gptkbp:garrison |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
American Civil War.
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Fought in major Civil War battles.
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The First Brigade
|
| gptkbp:motto |
“ The Iron Brigade”
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Iron_Brigade
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Battle of Bull Run.
Battle of Appomattox. Battle of Second Bull Run. Battle of South Mountain. |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Brigadier_General_John_G._Barnard
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:United_States_Army
|
| gptkbp:recruitment |
Primarily from Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana.
|
| gptkbp:size |
gptkb:Regiment
|
| gptkbp:successor |
None.
|
| gptkbp:symbol |
Iron cross.
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:infantry
|
| gptkbp:unit_history |
Engaged in skirmishes and raids.
Served as a model for future brigades. Contributed to the development of military tactics. Commemorated in various memorials. Influenced future military units. Recognized for its bravery. Part of the larger narrative of the Civil War. Composed of multiple regiments. Contributed to the Union victory. Engaged in the Battle of Franklin. Engaged in the Siege of Petersburg. Fought in the Battle of Mobile Bay. Fought under the command of notable generals. Fought with distinction. Had a diverse composition. Had a reputation for discipline. Had a significant impact on the war's outcome. Honored for its service. Involved in the Battle of Nashville. Involved in the Battle of Savannah. Involved in the final campaign of the Civil War. Known for its high casualty rates. Left a legacy in military history. Maintained a strong esprit de corps. Participated in the Battle of Atlanta. Participated in the Battle of Cold Harbor. Participated in the Overland Campaign. Participated in the march to the sea. Recognized for its leadership. Remembered for its sacrifices. Served in various theaters of war. |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:1st_Marine_Brigade
gptkb:Polish_1st_Brigade |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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