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We Came To Fight!
History
The 5th New York Volunteer Infantry, also known as also known as "Duryée's Zouaves", was a volunteer infantry regiment of the Union Army, during the American Civil War, led by Colonel Abram Duryée. Modeled, like other Union and Confederate infantry regiments, on the French Zouaves of Crimean War fame, its members were.
Even the uniforms of the 5th New York's were modeled closely on those of French Zouaves: a dark blue Zouave jacket with red trim, a dark blue Zouave vest with red trim, a red Zouave sash with sky blue trim, extremely baggy red pantaloons, a red fez with a yellow tassel, white gaiters and leather jambières ("leggings").
The regiment was formed on April 12, 1861, by a group of military enthusiasts in Manhattan and deployed from Fort Schuyler at Throgs Neck, New York Harbor. Colonel Abram Duryée was appointed as the commander of the regiment. The majority of the soldiers were educated and above average height. On May 24, the regiment boarded a transport to reach the Virginia Peninsula. Immediately at Fort Monroe, the regiment began making scouting expeditions.
By the end of July, the regiment moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where they built and garrisoned an earthen fort at the summit of Federal Hill. Duryée was promoted to general rank, so Gouverneur Kemble Warren took over command of the regiment. There, the regiment continuously drilled, until General George McClellan ordered the regiment to join the Army of the Potomac in the campaign to capture Richmond, Virginia. McClellan said that, upon seeing the colorful New York regiment, "the Fifth is the best disciplined and soldierly regiment in the Army."
Fighting
At the Battle of Hanover Courthouse on May 27, 1862, the regiment played only a minor role. However, they fought in a more major role in the Battle of Gaines' Mill of the Seven Days Battles. As McClellan moved his base to the James River on June 27, 1862, the regiment fought against the Confederate soldiers under Gregg’s South Carolina brigade. In a counterattack, the regiment defeated the initial Rebel attack.
In August 1862, the regiment fell under the control of General John Pope. At the Second Battle of Bull Run (also known as the Second Battle of Manassas), the 5th New York Volunteer Infantry regiment was forced to withstand the advancing forces of General James Longstreet. In underestimating the size of the Confederate army, Pope ordered the regiment to support Hazlett’s Battery. Longstreet’s soldiers easily outnumbered the small regiment, and the Texas Brigade quickly inflicted over 330 casualties in the regiment. One hundred twenty Zouaves were killed within eight minutes, the greatest single battle fatality of all Federal volunteer infantry regiments in the entire Civil War. The entire Color Guard was killed, except for one man. The only officer to survive the battle was Captain Cleveland Winslow.
“Where the Regiment stood that day was the very vortex of Hell," ~~Andrew Coats, Private, “Duryée’s Zouaves,” remembering the Battle of Second Manassas.
Later, at the Battle of Antietam, September 17, the unit was held in reserve. On December 15, the unit fought at the Battle of Fredericksburg, covering the Union retreat. At the Battle of Chancellorsville under Joseph Hooker, the unit saw its final combat.
Helpful Information
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2f/5th_NY_Volunteer_memorial.jpg/250px-5th_NY_Volunteer_memorial.jpg
We are an experienced company, from Mount and Blade's Napoleonic Wars,
to Hinkel's North and South. We are an established and well organized
company in the War of Rights community. We strive for historical
accuracy on the field, but relaxed off the field. Our main
missons in the community are: Comrade, Honor,
Discipline, and Integrity.
Ranking Structure
http://i.imgur.com/a2IJaJe.png Major [Non Company Rank]
http://i.imgur.com/FddN2oC.png Captain
http://i.imgur.com/lxWJam6.png First Lieutenant
http://i.imgur.com/k8f146S.png Second Lieutenant
http://i.imgur.com/bXh5XYQ.png First Sergeant
http://i.imgur.com/EaiwbMW.png Sergeant
http://i.imgur.com/UxgZCTN.png Corporal
http://52nd-nyvi.de.w0107c7c.kasserver.com/media/kunena/attachments/445/private.pngPrivate
[B]
Other
Drummer
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/d6/10/8a/d6108aa02599348bc229048ded31f5f0.jpg
Following the conclusion of the war, members of the 5th New York Veterans Association continued to hold monthly meetings. The veterans' association funded the creation of a statue to General Warren, their first commander, on Little Round Top at Gettysburg. They also erected a monument to the regiment at the scene of their greatest sacrifice on the battlefield of Second Bull Run (Manassas). The association was also contributed to a monument to the Army of the Potomac's 5th Corps in Fredericksburg National Cemetery in Virginia.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/e7/dc/e5/e7dce55125e531a3c834a4460c029f21.jpg
In the Duryee Zouaves, you are expected to be active, mature and well disciplined. In order for you to be able to advance up the ranks, you must show that you are capable of following orders, making constructive suggestions and have a good ability at the game. It is also preferred if you are active on the WoR Forums and on Steam, but most important is overall activity within the company. Wish to enlist to preserve the Union?We have a code of Conduct that all members must follow. This is to ensure that we will look professional and historically accurate on the battlefield! Please read below to make sure you meet our requirements!
1.) Do not troll in events, stay disciplined and follow commands that are given by a officer or an NCO.
2.) Do not team kill or team hit anyone during events, especially members from other Companies. Stay in line, don't jump, crouch or kick fellow company members in the line.
3.) Do not use foul language towards members in the Regiment nor in the community, as this is just a game.
4.) Do not discriminate others by their religion, skin colour, sexuality or creed.
5.) Members must be active, unless otherwise specified.
6.) Do not troll, make the Zouaves proud!
Leading Company of the Irish Brigade ~ II Corps First Division
(http://www.warofrightsforum.com/showthread.php?1352-Irish-Brigade-NA-EU&highlight=irish+brigade)
https://youtu.be/Crafi2zUVvc
How To Enlist
1. Add the company commander on steam
1.) Age:
2.) Historical Name: (Pick From This List http://www.zouave.org/4_RollOfHonor.html ) [MAKE SURE IT ISNT IN USE ALREADY!]
3.) Why Are You Interested In Joining The Duryee Zouaves:
4.) Nationality / Time Zone:
5.) Do you have Teamspeak?:
6.) Do you have a Microphone?:
7.)Previous Regimental Experience:
Major George Duryea
First Sergeant Edgar Phillips
Sergeant William Jones
Corporal William A. Rutter
Private William H. Bridgewood
Private Richard Cook
Private Meloy George
Private Samuel Haight
Private Joseph Jeager
Private William McDowell
Private George Mole
Private Patrick J. Roan
Private William Velsor[/CENTER]
We Came To Fight!
History
The 5th New York Volunteer Infantry, also known as also known as "Duryée's Zouaves", was a volunteer infantry regiment of the Union Army, during the American Civil War, led by Colonel Abram Duryée. Modeled, like other Union and Confederate infantry regiments, on the French Zouaves of Crimean War fame, its members were.
Even the uniforms of the 5th New York's were modeled closely on those of French Zouaves: a dark blue Zouave jacket with red trim, a dark blue Zouave vest with red trim, a red Zouave sash with sky blue trim, extremely baggy red pantaloons, a red fez with a yellow tassel, white gaiters and leather jambières ("leggings").
The regiment was formed on April 12, 1861, by a group of military enthusiasts in Manhattan and deployed from Fort Schuyler at Throgs Neck, New York Harbor. Colonel Abram Duryée was appointed as the commander of the regiment. The majority of the soldiers were educated and above average height. On May 24, the regiment boarded a transport to reach the Virginia Peninsula. Immediately at Fort Monroe, the regiment began making scouting expeditions.
By the end of July, the regiment moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where they built and garrisoned an earthen fort at the summit of Federal Hill. Duryée was promoted to general rank, so Gouverneur Kemble Warren took over command of the regiment. There, the regiment continuously drilled, until General George McClellan ordered the regiment to join the Army of the Potomac in the campaign to capture Richmond, Virginia. McClellan said that, upon seeing the colorful New York regiment, "the Fifth is the best disciplined and soldierly regiment in the Army."
Fighting
At the Battle of Hanover Courthouse on May 27, 1862, the regiment played only a minor role. However, they fought in a more major role in the Battle of Gaines' Mill of the Seven Days Battles. As McClellan moved his base to the James River on June 27, 1862, the regiment fought against the Confederate soldiers under Gregg’s South Carolina brigade. In a counterattack, the regiment defeated the initial Rebel attack.
In August 1862, the regiment fell under the control of General John Pope. At the Second Battle of Bull Run (also known as the Second Battle of Manassas), the 5th New York Volunteer Infantry regiment was forced to withstand the advancing forces of General James Longstreet. In underestimating the size of the Confederate army, Pope ordered the regiment to support Hazlett’s Battery. Longstreet’s soldiers easily outnumbered the small regiment, and the Texas Brigade quickly inflicted over 330 casualties in the regiment. One hundred twenty Zouaves were killed within eight minutes, the greatest single battle fatality of all Federal volunteer infantry regiments in the entire Civil War. The entire Color Guard was killed, except for one man. The only officer to survive the battle was Captain Cleveland Winslow.
“Where the Regiment stood that day was the very vortex of Hell," ~~Andrew Coats, Private, “Duryée’s Zouaves,” remembering the Battle of Second Manassas.
Later, at the Battle of Antietam, September 17, the unit was held in reserve. On December 15, the unit fought at the Battle of Fredericksburg, covering the Union retreat. At the Battle of Chancellorsville under Joseph Hooker, the unit saw its final combat.
Helpful Information
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2f/5th_NY_Volunteer_memorial.jpg/250px-5th_NY_Volunteer_memorial.jpg
We are an experienced company, from Mount and Blade's Napoleonic Wars,
to Hinkel's North and South. We are an established and well organized
company in the War of Rights community. We strive for historical
accuracy on the field, but relaxed off the field. Our main
missons in the community are: Comrade, Honor,
Discipline, and Integrity.
Ranking Structure
http://i.imgur.com/a2IJaJe.png Major [Non Company Rank]
http://i.imgur.com/FddN2oC.png Captain
http://i.imgur.com/lxWJam6.png First Lieutenant
http://i.imgur.com/k8f146S.png Second Lieutenant
http://i.imgur.com/bXh5XYQ.png First Sergeant
http://i.imgur.com/EaiwbMW.png Sergeant
http://i.imgur.com/UxgZCTN.png Corporal
http://52nd-nyvi.de.w0107c7c.kasserver.com/media/kunena/attachments/445/private.pngPrivate
[B]
Other
Drummer
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/d6/10/8a/d6108aa02599348bc229048ded31f5f0.jpg
Following the conclusion of the war, members of the 5th New York Veterans Association continued to hold monthly meetings. The veterans' association funded the creation of a statue to General Warren, their first commander, on Little Round Top at Gettysburg. They also erected a monument to the regiment at the scene of their greatest sacrifice on the battlefield of Second Bull Run (Manassas). The association was also contributed to a monument to the Army of the Potomac's 5th Corps in Fredericksburg National Cemetery in Virginia.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/e7/dc/e5/e7dce55125e531a3c834a4460c029f21.jpg
In the Duryee Zouaves, you are expected to be active, mature and well disciplined. In order for you to be able to advance up the ranks, you must show that you are capable of following orders, making constructive suggestions and have a good ability at the game. It is also preferred if you are active on the WoR Forums and on Steam, but most important is overall activity within the company. Wish to enlist to preserve the Union?We have a code of Conduct that all members must follow. This is to ensure that we will look professional and historically accurate on the battlefield! Please read below to make sure you meet our requirements!
1.) Do not troll in events, stay disciplined and follow commands that are given by a officer or an NCO.
2.) Do not team kill or team hit anyone during events, especially members from other Companies. Stay in line, don't jump, crouch or kick fellow company members in the line.
3.) Do not use foul language towards members in the Regiment nor in the community, as this is just a game.
4.) Do not discriminate others by their religion, skin colour, sexuality or creed.
5.) Members must be active, unless otherwise specified.
6.) Do not troll, make the Zouaves proud!
Leading Company of the Irish Brigade ~ II Corps First Division
(http://www.warofrightsforum.com/showthread.php?1352-Irish-Brigade-NA-EU&highlight=irish+brigade)
https://youtu.be/Crafi2zUVvc
How To Enlist
1. Add the company commander on steam
1.) Age:
2.) Historical Name: (Pick From This List http://www.zouave.org/4_RollOfHonor.html ) [MAKE SURE IT ISNT IN USE ALREADY!]
3.) Why Are You Interested In Joining The Duryee Zouaves:
4.) Nationality / Time Zone:
5.) Do you have Teamspeak?:
6.) Do you have a Microphone?:
7.)Previous Regimental Experience:
Major George Duryea
First Sergeant Edgar Phillips
Sergeant William Jones
Corporal William A. Rutter
Private William H. Bridgewood
Private Richard Cook
Private Meloy George
Private Samuel Haight
Private Joseph Jeager
Private William McDowell
Private George Mole
Private Patrick J. Roan
Private William Velsor[/CENTER]