The infamous Iron Brigade

The Iron Brigade, composed of troops from Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan, played a pivotal role at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. Despite being outnumbered, they repelled numerous Confederate attacks and suffered heavy casualties while defending against the advancing Confederate forces. Distinguished by their tall black felt hats, the Iron Brigade was known for their stout fighting spirit. The core of the Iron Brigade consisted of five midwestern regiments, originally known as King’s Wisconsin Brigade