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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:Union_Army
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gptkbp:command_structure
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part of a division
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gptkbp:cultural_representation
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featured in documentaries
honored in memorials
depicted in Civil War literature
celebrated in local histories
recognized in historical reenactments
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gptkbp:disbandment_date
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1865
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gptkbp:dissolved
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end of the Civil War
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gptkbp:engagements
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gptkb:Battle_of_Antietam
gptkb:Battle_of_Cold_Harbor
gptkb:Battle_of_Spotsylvania_Court_House
gptkb:Battle_of_Gettysburg
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Wilderness
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gptkbp:formation_date
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1862
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Virginia
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gptkbp:historical_context
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Civil War era
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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set precedent for future Western units
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first brigade composed entirely of Western troops
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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first all-Western brigade in the Army of the Potomac
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gptkbp:is_active_in
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gptkb:American_Civil_War
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future Western brigades
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gptkbp:motto
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“ The Westerners”
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gptkbp:nickname
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Logan's Brigade
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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gptkb:Siege_of_Petersburg
gptkb:Battle_of_Appomattox_Court_House
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gptkbp:notable_commanders
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gptkb:Brigadier_General_John_A._Logan
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gptkbp:notable_members
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gptkb:Colonel_John_M._Thayer
gptkb:Colonel_William_H._Seward
gptkb:Colonel_Edward_A._King
gptkb:Colonel_William_H._Lytle
Colonel John C. Black
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Army_of_the_Potomac
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gptkbp:primary_role
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combat operations
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gptkbp:recruitment
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primarily from Western states
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gptkbp:reformed
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after the Battle of Gettysburg
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gptkbp:size
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approximately 3,000 soldiers
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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influenced military tactics
contributed to Union victories
demonstrated effectiveness of Western troops
demonstrated the importance of regional identity
encouraged enlistment from Western regions
enhanced morale of Union forces
fostered unity among Western states
highlighted contributions of Western soldiers
inspired pride in Western heritage
promoted cooperation among states
provided leadership experience for officers
served as a model for future formations
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gptkbp:subordinate_units
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gptkb:III_Corps
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gptkbp:unit_type
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infantry brigade
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Iron_Brigade
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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