28th Massachusetts

The 28TH Massachusetts is one of 48 Infantry Union Units the player can choose from.

History
Irish immigrants and their offspring could easily be found in every state, including that of Massachusetts. After the celebrated 9th MA, Governor John Andrew sought to raise more wholly Irish regiments, which through his and others' efforts quickly formed as the 28th regiment. The iconic green flag of the 28th and their distinctive warcry of "Faugh a Ballagh" showcased some of their close ties to the Isles of Erin. After a brief stint with General Butler in the Carolina Islands, they returned to Virginia by late July. At the Battle of Antietam, following the taking of the Lower Bridge, the 28th crossed and followed the road north heading toward Sharpsburg, where they met heavy fire from enemy artillery and skirmishers in the area around the Sherrick Farmstead. They had almost gotten all the way to the town of Sharpsburg when they were ordered to retreat due to the collapse of the IX Corp's left flank. They were furious at having to give up what they had worked so hard to attain at the point of a bayonet. For the rest of the war the regiment performed their duties with fervor despite many internal squabbles, and proving themselves a force to be reckoned with until their mustering out in June of 1865.

Maps
You can play the 28TH Massachusetts on the following map:

Weapons
You can randomly spawn with one of the following weapons: