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NEW RELEASES FOR SEPTEMBER 2022
AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
THE FIRST BATTLE OF BULL RUN, 1861
THE UNION ARMY
THE 39[SUP]th[/SUP] NEW YORK VOLUNTEER INFANTRY REGIMENT

The 39[SUP]th[/SUP] New York Infantry Regiment, known as the “Garibaldi Guard” after the Italian revolutionary, Giuseppe Garibaldi, was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.



This regiment was mustered in New York city by the Union Defense Committee, under the leadership of Col. Frederick George D’Utassy by special authority from the war department during the civil war of the United States.

The 39th, the "Garibaldi Guard," recruited in New York City, was composed of three Hungarian companies, three German, one Swiss, one Italian, one French, one Spanish and one Portuguese, most of whose members had already seen active service.
It was mustered into the U. S. service at New York, May 28, 1861, for three years and left the state for Washington, D.C. on the same day. Camp Grinnell was established near Alexandria, Va., and occupied until July 17, when the 39th participated in the movement of the army toward Manassas with the 1st brigade, 5th division, though in the battle of Bull Run the regiment was only slightly engaged.

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THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861 - 1865
THE FIRST BATTLE OF BULL RUN, 1861
THE 39[SUP]th[/SUP] NEW YORK VOLUNTEER INFANTRY REGIMENT
2 INFANTRY SKIRMISHING .
(2 pcs)

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THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861 - 1865
THE FIRST BATTLE OF BULL RUN, 1861
THE 39[SUP]th[/SUP] NEW YORK VOLUNTEER INFANTRY REGIMENT
4 INFANTRY SKIRMISHING.
(4 pcs)

Frederick George D’Utassy (November 26[SUP]th[/SUP] 1827 – May 5[SUP]th[/SUP] 1892) was an officer in the Union Army in the American Civil War who led the famous “Garibaldi Guard” or the 39[SUP]th[/SUP] New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment from 1861 to 1863.
The flamboyant Colonel was court martialed in1863 for fraud and conduct prejudicial to military discipline.

In June, 1863, it became part of the 3d brigade, 3d division, 2nd corps, and moved to Gettysburg, where it fought valiantly in the front of the left center, with a loss of 95 killed and wounded, the brigade losing six field officers killed or seriously wounded.
Three battle flags were captured by the 39th, a Mass. battery was recaptured, and the regiment received official commendation for its valor.

THE FIRST BATTLE OF MANASSAS, 1861.
THE ARMY OF THE SHENANDOAH,
THE 5[SUP]th[/SUP] VIRGINIA INFANTRY REGIMENT.

The 5[SUP]th[/SUP] Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
If fought in the “Stonewall Brigade”, mostly with the army of Northern Virginia.
The Regiment was known as the “Fighting Fifth”.
The 5[SUP]th[/SUP] Virginia Infantry Regiment was organized in May 1861 under Colonel Kenton Harper.
Eight Companies were from Augusta County and two were from Frederick County.

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Civil War regiments were usually made up of ten companies of about 50 men, each of which was designated by a letter between A and K (J not used).
A regiment would be commanded by a Colonel and Lieutenant Colonel, and companies by captains.

Colonel Kenton Harper, was given command of the 5[SUP]th[/SUP] Virginia Infantry regiment on May 7th 1861.
Harper and the 5[SUP]th[/SUP] Virginia fought well during the First Battle of Bull Run on July 21[SUP]st[/SUP] 1861, “where his soldierly ability attracted the notice of the army commander”.
Harper was to resign from the Confederate Army on September 11[SUP]th[/SUP], because Jackson refused to allow Harper permission to return home where his wife lay dying.



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THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861 - 1865
THE FIRST BATTLE OF MANASSAS, 1861
THE ARMY OF THE SHENANDOAH, FIRST BRIGADE,
THE 5[SUP]th[/SUP] VIRGINIA INFANTRY REGIMENT,
2 INFANTRY STANDING.
(2 pcs)

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THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861 - 1865
THE FIRST BATTLE OF MANASSAS, 1861
THE ARMY OF THE SHENANDOAH, FIRST BRIGADE,
THE 5[SUP]th[/SUP] VIRGINIA INFANTRY REGIMENT,
2 INFANTRY STANDING.
(2 pcs)

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THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861 - 1865
THE FIRST BATTLE OF MANASSAS, 1861
THE ARMY OF THE SHENANDOAH, FIRST BRIGADE,
THE 5[SUP]th[/SUP] VIRGINIA INFANTRY REGIMENT,
2 INFANTRY STANDING.
(2 pcs)

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THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861 - 1865
THE FIRST BATTLE OF MANASSAS, 1861
THE ARMY OF THE SHENANDOAH, FIRST BRIGADE,
THE 5[SUP]th[/SUP] VIRGINIA INFANTRY REGIMENT,
2 INFANTRY STANDING.
(2 pcs)

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THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861 - 1865
THE FIRST BATTLE OF MANASSAS, 1861
THE ARMY OF THE SHENANDOAH, FIRST BRIGADE,
THE 5[SUP]th[/SUP] VIRGINIA INFANTRY REGIMENT,
4 INFANTRY STANDING.
(4 pcs)

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THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861 - 1865
THE FIRST BATTLE OF MANASSAS, 1861
THE ARMY OF THE SHENANDOAH, FIRST BRIGADE,
THE 5[SUP]th[/SUP] VIRGINIA INFANTRY REGIMENT,
4 INFANTRY STANDING.
(4 pcs)

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More great ACW. I am really i pressed with these 39th NY figures. Beautiful uniforms
 

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