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Koxxus
05-25-2016, 07:37 PM
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Brigade Command:



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Col. Andrew Grigsby (http://steamcommunity.com/id/koxxuspol)
Lt. Col. Robert D. Gardner (http://steamcommunity.com/id/tenford/)




The brigade was formed by Jackson at Harpers Ferry, April 27, 1861, from the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 27th, and 33rd Virginia Infantry regiments and the Rockbridge Artillery Battery of Rockbridge County, 1 unit recruited in or near the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Thirteen companies of the brigade were recruited from western counties that would become part of West Virginia. It was officially assigned to the Virginia Provisional Army, then to the Army of the Shenandoah on May 15, and the Valley District on July 20. On March 13, 1862, the Valley District was incorporated into the Army of Northern Virginia, under General Joseph E. Johnston. For the remainder of the Valley Campaign, Brig. Gen. Charles S. Winder commanded the brigade and there were no more defeats in store. The brigade marched over 400 miles in four weeks, was victorious in six significant battles, and helped Jackson achieve a strategic victory in the Eastern Theater. The brigade's mobility in the campaign (particularly a 57-mile march in 51 hours) earned it the oxymoronic title "Jackson's foot cavalry".






Battalions of the Winder's Brigade




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33rd Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion
"Emerald Guards"




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Led by Col.Andrew Grigsby (http://steamcommunity.com/id/koxxuspol)
Thread link (http://www.warofrightsforum.com/showthread.php?1790-33rd-Virginia-Volunteer-Infantry-Regiment-1st-Battalion-Companies-B-K-EU)


The 33rd Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in the Commonwealth of Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. It was a part of the famed "Stonewall Brigade," named for General Stonewall Jackson. The 33rd Infantry Regiment was organized during the early summer of 1861 with men from the counties of Hampshire, Shenandoah, Frederick, Hardy, Page, and Rockingham. Twenty-three percent of the 236 at Gettysburg were killed, wounded, or missing. Only 1 officer and 18 men surrendered.

At the height of the battle, it was Jackson's first brigade, and more specifically, the undersized regiment of Colonel Cummings that turned the tide of battle with a well-timed charge against an exposed artillery battery. The successful capture of the guns is thought to be largely because, due to the lack of formality in early war uniforms, Jackson's men were dressed in blue, just like their Federal counterparts. Though the 33rd Virginia succeeded in capturing the guns, the number of men that made the charge (only about 250) were unable to maintain possession and were forced to retreat. The charge had halted the steady advance of the Union Army up to that point, and precipitated further charges by Jackson's other regiments. By day's end, the actions of the 33rd led to the complete rout of the Union Army, and played a major role in immortalizing the brigade.

Sometime around noon, the regiment was withdrawn from the slopes, reorganized and replenished with ammunition. The regiment was then moved several hundred yards to the right, and another advance was made upon the enemy. The fighting was intense and lasted only a half-hour or so before the regiment was withdrawn again and marched to the rear for a short rest until mid-afternoon. Again, the regiment was aroused, reequipped and marched to a position farther to the right of the line. From this time until nightfall, the regiment was only engaged in skirmishing after which the day's survivors quietly retired. Upon the field were left many whom Golladay considered the "flower of the regiment." Twenty-three percent of the 236 men who fought at Gettysburg were killed, wounded, or missing.










Officers of the 33rd Virginia


Col. Koxxus
Cpt. Akakiller
Cpt. Tenkay
Cpt. Lepracon












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4th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion
"South Winds"





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Led by Lt.Col Robert D. Gardner (http://steamcommunity.com/id/tenford/)
Thread link (http://www.warofrightsforum.com/showthread.php?1822-4th-Virginia-Volunteer-Infantry-Regiment-1st-Battalion-Companies-A-B-C-EU-SPA)



The 4th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. It fought in the Stonewall Brigade, mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia.

The 4th Virginia was assembled at Winchester, Virginia, in July, 1861. Its companies were from the counties of Wythe, Montgomery, Pulaski, Smyth, Grayson, and Rockbridge. It became part of the Stonewall Brigade and served under Generals T.J. Jackson, R.B. Garnett, Winder, Paxton, J.A. Walker, and W. Terry.

The regiment fought at First Manassas, First Kernstown, and in Jackson's Valley Campaign. It then participated in many conflicts of the Army of Northern Virginia from the Seven Days' Battles to Cold Harbor, was with Early in the Shenandoah Valley, and saw action around Appomattox.

The unit reported 5 killed, 23 wounded, and 48 missing at First Kernstown, took 317 effectives to Port Republic, had 7 killed and 25 wounded at Malvern Hill, and had 19 killed and 78 wounded of the 180 at Second Manassas. It lost forty-eight percent of the 355 engaged at Chancellorsville and more than fifty percent of the 257 at Gettysburg. The regiment surrendered with 7 officers and 38 men of which only 17 were armed.

Its field officers were Colonels James T. Preston, Charles A. Ronald, and William Terry; Lieutenant Colonels Robert D. Gardner and Lewis T. Moore; and Majors Matthew D. Bennett, Joseph F. Kent, and Albert G. Pendleton.

At the First Battle of Bull Run, Jackson reportedly ordered the 4th Virginia, "Reserve your fire until they come within 50 yards! Then fire and give them the bayonet! And when you charge, yell like furies!" This is possibly the first use of the Rebel Yell.

When Jackson set up his headquarters in Winchester, the commander of the 4th Virginia, Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Tilghman Moore invited him to use his house. His great-granddaughter, the actress Mary Tyler Moore contributed significantly to its restoration as the Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters Museum










Officers of the 4th Virginia


Lt. Col. Tenford
Cpt. Loquele
Cpt. Aratoluna









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1st Virginia Infantry Battalion, Companies A & B
"Sons of Erin"





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Led by Major John D. Munford (http://steamcommunity.com/id/tenford/)
Thread link (http://www.warofrightsforum.com/showthread.php?2206-1st-Virginia-Batallion-(-Companies-A-amp-B-))



The 1st Battalion, Virginia Infantry Regulars, also known as the Irish Battalion, was raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and, served as infantry. It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia.

The battalion was organized in May 1861, with men from the city of Richmond and Hanover County in five companies. It moved to western Virginia and participated in Lee's Cheat Mountain Campaign, then fought at First Kernstown, McDowell, and in Jackson's Valley Campaign. The unit was then assigned to General J.R. Jones' Brigade and was involved in many conflicts of the Army of Northern Virginia from the Seven Day's Battles to Fredericksburg. Later it was assigned to General Headquarters and in November 1864, Provost Guard.

It lost twenty-five percent of the 187 engaged at First Manassas, had 3 wounded during the Seven Days' Battles and 3 killed and 19 wounded at Second Manassas. The unit surrendered 18 officers and 120 men.

Majors D.B. Bridgford, John D. Munford, and John Seddon were in command.










Officers of the 1st Virginia


Maj. Grela










We're looking for companies who wants to join our brigade. If you're interested, write to the leader of the brigade.

Koxxus
05-25-2016, 07:54 PM
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If you're interested in joining our brigade, you have two options. First is to add the Leaders on steam (Links below)



Brigade Commanders Steam:
Col. Andrew Grigsby (http://steamcommunity.com/id/Koxxuspol/)



Brigade Second in Commands Steam:
Lt. Col. Robert D. Gardner (http://steamcommunity.com/id/tenford/)





The second is to fill out this application (copy + paste, editing in your details) and post it in this thread.



Company Name:
Company Commanders Steam Link:
Class (Line, Sharps etc):
Company Size:

Bravescot
05-26-2016, 04:07 PM
Good luck lads! Great to see the first Confed brigade forming!

Koxxus
05-26-2016, 04:40 PM
Good luck lads! Great to see the first Confed brigade forming!

Thanks :)

Norwegian
05-26-2016, 08:01 PM
Good luck with the brigade!

Koxxus
05-26-2016, 08:03 PM
Good luck with the brigade!

Thanks!

Mississippi
05-27-2016, 02:00 AM
Welcome to the Confederacy!

MrMan
05-27-2016, 03:38 AM
Good Luck!

Sneaky Cheese
05-27-2016, 06:41 AM
Id join this if wern't NA/EU but rip the Aus timezones and ping

Koxxus
05-27-2016, 06:55 AM
Well, we're also looking for some NA companies. :)

Tenford
05-27-2016, 09:44 AM
Id join this if wer NA/EU but rip the Aus timezones and ping

Yes, we are looking for more companies and batallions. NA, EU, AU.. whatever ;)

Hairywarhero
05-28-2016, 04:04 PM
Looks nice ;)

Tenford
05-28-2016, 11:44 PM
Best brigade CSA

Loquele
05-30-2016, 10:00 PM
The nightmare of union

Koxxus
05-31-2016, 09:17 PM
Looks nice ;)

Thanks mate :D

Mercuri
06-01-2016, 08:26 AM
Best brigade CSA
^^^

Tenford
06-01-2016, 05:22 PM
We are looking for more companies and batallion! if you are interested contact us!

Koxxus
06-25-2016, 09:44 PM
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I am pleased to announce that 1st Virginia Battalion ( Companies A and B) have joined us! If you want to join one of the biggest War of Rights confederate community, feel free to add one of leaders on steam!

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michaelsmithern
07-17-2016, 09:21 PM
Hey look Bravescot actually allowed a brigade to get formed up instead of locking the thread the same day it was created. Good luck can't wait to actually see an actual brigade for the South

Tenford
07-25-2016, 10:26 PM
This brigade was the first in CSA. We formed it time ago lol ofc anyone can form a brigade if you have the correct number of people in

Etherton
07-26-2016, 12:02 AM
omg its 10ford

Koxxus
08-17-2016, 08:32 PM
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Thread updated. We're still looking for new companies. If you're interested, message me via forum or steam :)


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Duke Of Longtree
09-25-2016, 03:38 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1Xu_Jni4V4

Tenford
09-30-2016, 09:43 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1Xu_Jni4V4

;):cool:

Koxxus
12-22-2016, 11:02 AM
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I am pleased to annonounce that Battery A of Richmond Howitzers have joined us! We're still looking for new companies. If you're interested, message me via forum or steam :)


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Dutchconfederate
12-22-2016, 01:25 PM
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I am pleased to annonounce that Battery A of Richmond Howitzers have joined us! We're still looking for new companies. If you're interested, message me via forum or steam :)


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Thank your sir,
Proud to provide support for our infantry brothers!!

Is there a list which companies are connected with the brigade?

Koxxus
12-22-2016, 02:01 PM
At the moment we've got Company A, E and K of 33rd Virginia, Co. A & B of 1st VA Battalion, and Companies A, B, C of 4th Virginia

Dutchconfederate
12-22-2016, 02:22 PM
At the moment we've got Company A, E and K of 33rd Virginia, Co. A & B of 1st VA Battalion, and Companies A, B, C of 4th Virginia

That will give our battery something to do thats for sure !

Macliness
12-22-2016, 04:33 PM
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I am pleased to annonounce that Battery A of Richmond Howitzers have joined us! We're still looking for new companies. If you're interested, message me via forum or steam :)


https://embed.gyazo.com/4b59d6b332cda7ce8c94547b51dcf707.png

I'm pleased to say that in the words of A.P.Hill "The Grand Brigade" Lives on! Best of luck from the foks of the Christ's Brigade!!

-Mac

twins1215
12-22-2016, 07:09 PM
Best of luck from one brigade to another!

Dutchconfederate
12-27-2016, 08:33 AM
At the moment we've got Company A, E and K of 33rd Virginia, Co. A & B of 1st VA Battalion, and Companies A, B, C of 4th Virginia

Should make a steam brigade page get all the guys together there!

ItalianMonk
07-08-2017, 11:08 PM
Nice thread, good luck Koxxus! :)

Locke1740
07-09-2017, 05:44 PM
Old General Winder! The Marylander who led South Carolinians (6th SC) into battle! Good Luck with your brigade!

Leifr
03-12-2018, 12:28 PM
Pertaining to Ghost Companies (https://www.warofrightsforum.com/showthread.php?2645-Ghost-Companies).
The OP has two weeks (26th March 2018) to directly respond to this post and confirm that the formation is still to be considered 'active'.

Deletion of the thread will occur after this period has expired.


Warmest regards.
Leifr (Jim J. Digby)

Koxxus
03-13-2018, 06:28 PM
We are now gathering members with War of Rights, at the moment we have made one training session with those who already have the game.

Leifr
03-13-2018, 06:44 PM
We are now gathering members with War of Rights, at the moment we have made one training session with those who already have the game.

Excellent, many thanks Koxxus.

Henry M.
03-05-2019, 05:05 PM
I know this is kinda stupid asking this but is this still up and running?