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Eagle Regimental Legend of Old Abe and the Eighth Wisconsin
The article recounts how the Eighth Wisconsin earned the nickname Eagle Regiment through the live eagle Old Abe, presented by Eau Claire settlers. It details battles from Corinth to Vicksburg, the eagle’s perilous moments under fire, and vivid anecdotes of its guardian role and the regiment’s grit amid siege conditions and long campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Brigade
Klisworth Avengers
Pennsylvania
Eeagle
Wisconsin
Janesville
Eau Claire
Eau Claire Badgers
Laks Rifles
Sugar River Rifles
Fitchburg
Waa
Corinth
Mies
Robinett
Mower
Temple Clark
Abe
Bird
Eagle
G. W. Robbins
Company C
United States
Eau Claire Eagles
Eagle” Regiment
Vicksburg
Pease
Honaston
Myron Briggs
Butler
W. D. Chapman
Stephen Estee