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Twelfth Wisconsin in War Compares Fortunes and Honors
The Twelfth Wisconsin volunteer regiment formed under Governor Randall faced early trials in 1862, marching from Madison to Weston Missouri in frozen cars. Led by Col Bryant and Maj Strong, the unit fought in raids and rail operations, joined Sherman in Atlanta, endured losses at Bolton and Leggett Hills, and earned a veteran reputation in the Vicksburg and Meridian campaigns.
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Randall
Wisconsin
Camp Randall
George E. Bryant
de Witt C. Poole
Leutenant
J. A. Watrous
Milwaukee Sentinel
Lincoln
Second Wisconsin Infantry
Camp Kalorama
Washington
Chain Bridge
Potomac River
Virginia
Strong
Sevententh
Madison
Weston
Hannibal
Missouri
Kansas
Tennessee
Twelfth
Vicksburg
Pemberton
Sherman
Jackson
Bryant
Bolton Station
Meridian
Atlanta
Bald Hill
Leggett Hill