The American imagination has been captivated by the epic struggles between the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia and the Union Army of the Potomac, also known as Mr. Lincoln's Army. The Army of the Potomac underwent many changes, and this documentary analyzes the uniforms, musket drill, camp life, food, weapons, and equipment of the Eastern Theater Union Army Soldiers. It also explores notable Infantry organizations, including the Iron Brigade, Irish Brigade, Vermont Brigade, German Immigrants of the 11th Corps, and Pennsylvania Bucktails.
Mr Lincoln's Army: Fighting Brigades of the Army of the Potomac
The pivotal battle of the American Civil War, Gettysburg, was fought between the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia and the Union Army of the Potomac, with President Lincoln at the helm of the latter, in a conflict that would ultimately shape the nation's destiny.
