31392 Union Iron Brigade Advancing at Right Shoulder Wearing Gaiters John Jenkins The First World War A crouching infantryman prepares to

A crouching infantryman prepares to fire the Type 89 ‘Knee Mortar’

The mere mortal seen here enters the fray in mid battle cry

cavalry pistol in hand prepares to meet his end

In December 1941

31392 Union Iron Brigade Advancing at Right Shoulder Wearing Gaiters John Jenkins The First World War A crouching infantryman prepares toThe Iron Brigade was part of the Union Army of the Potomac made up from men from three Western states, now part of the Midwest, that fought entirely in the Eastern Theater. The Brigade initially consisted of the 2nd, 6th, and 7th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiments, the 19th Indiana, and Battery B of the 4th U. S. Light Artillery. Later they were joined by the 24th Michigan Infantry. Noted for its strong discipline, its unique uniform appearance,