8th Alabama

The 8th Alabama is one of 47 Confederate Units the player can choose from.

History
These Alabamians met together under the Stars and Bars in Richmond, Virginia in June of 1861. They missed the battle of First Manassas, instead their first meeting of the enemy was at the Battle of Williamsburg in May of 1862. After briefly having helped with the siege of Harper´s Ferry, the 8th Alabama then joined Wilcox´s Brigade in the defense of the Sunken Road on the 17th suffering 67 losses. While over 1.300 soldiers were organized in Richmond, the muddy fields outside Appomatox found them with only 16 officers and 153 men to their regiment´s name. Before surrendering, they famously tore apart their battle flg and instead handed the pieces out as mementos to the men.

Maps
You can play the 8th Alabama on the following map:

Antietam:
Pry House, Piper Farm