Maine at War September 2024 posts
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Maine at War focused on the 7th Maine Infantry Regiment in September and covered its bloody debacle at Antietam and the miraculous aftermath.
September 4, 2024: The 7th Maine Infantry Regiment commits suicide at Antietam, part 1
Led by Maj. Thomas Hyde, the depleted 7th Maine Infantry Regiment fought with William Irwin’s 3rd Brigade at Antietam. With the fighting essentially over around 5 p.m., Hyde figured his men had done enough. Deciding otherwise, Irwin ordered the Mainers to charge deep into Confederate-held territory. Hyde understood the command meant his men would be slaughtered.
September 11, 2024: The 7th Maine Infantry commits suicide at Antietam, part 2
After leading the 7th Maine Infantry Regiment across the Bloody Lane filled with Confederate bodies, Maj. Thomas Hyde forms his depleted command in line and advances toward the Piper Farm. Loaded for bear, the Johnnies are waiting as the Mainers tramp toward glory.
September 18, 2024: The 7th Maine returns home after Antietam
Realizing that the 7th Maine Infantry Regiment has been shot to pieces at Antietam, Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan obtains permission from the War Department to send the outfit home to recruit. Hearing the news, the City of Portland pulls out all the stops for an incredible homecoming.
September 25, 2024: Portland meat cleaver does a number on a 7th Mainer
Death and mayhem followed the 7th Maine Infantry Regiment from Antietam to Portland. Not all civilian Mainers were glad to see the veterans come home to recruit.
