#OnThisDay 1862 The Battle of Perryville was, like many battles, a very Irish affair. On the Union side was Philip Sheridan who stood fast on Peter’s Hill & the 35th Indiana Reg (1st Irish) in their emerald green kepis. Opposing them was Cork-born Patrick Cleburne, who had his horse ‘Dixie’ shot out from under him.
The battle was a major strategic victory for the Union as it kept Kentucky from falling into Confederate hands.
Hi,
I'm David, I'm from Ireland. I am an avid fan of history. I have my B.A. in History, my M.A. in Military History and Strategic Studies,a Post Qualification Diploma in History and I've been teaching History for five years now.
I wanted to create a podcast that examines, in great detail, major Irish battles and battles allover the world in various wars that Irish people played a significant part in.
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