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February 14, 1862
The Manitowoc Pilot
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
Tribute to the exceptional bravery of Irish regiments in British military service from ancient times to the present, noting their victories in battles across hemispheres and seas, and their role in turning fortunes against the British on at least one occasion.
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Bravery of the Irish.-The earth has never shaken to the tread of a more splendid soldiery than the Irish regiments in the British service since Nimrod founded the earliest empire of the earth to the present hour. In both hemispheres and under every sky, Irishmen, alike distinguished as combatants in the ranks and as commanders at the head of armies, have hewn their victorious way across a thousand battle fields, and in every sea they have wielded the thunder of our floating bulwarks, and nobly sustained the honor of our flag: and when our armies have sustained an occasional reverse, it has been ascertained that on at least one memorable day the fortune of the field was turned against us by the prowess of expatriated Irishmen.-Manchester Review.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Military Action
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Irish Bravery
Military Service
Battle Victories
Naval Honor
Expatriated Soldiers
What entities or persons were involved?
Irishmen
Irish Regiments
Where did it happen?
Both Hemispheres, Every Sky, Every Sea
Story Details
Key Persons
Irishmen
Irish Regiments
Location
Both Hemispheres, Every Sky, Every Sea
Event Date
Since Nimrod Founded The Earliest Empire To The Present Hour
Story Details
Irish regiments in British service have demonstrated unparalleled bravery from ancient times to present, excelling as soldiers and commanders in battles worldwide and sustaining naval honor, with expatriated Irishmen turning a key battle against the British.