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Void
05-22-2016, 05:32 PM
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We Came To Fight!




History


The 5th New York Volunteer Infantry, also known as also known as "Duryée's Zouaves", was a volunteer infantry regiment of the Union Army, during the American Civil War, led by Colonel Abram Duryée. Modeled, like other Union and Confederate infantry regiments, on the French Zouaves of Crimean War fame, its members were.

Even the uniforms of the 5th New York's were modeled closely on those of French Zouaves: a dark blue Zouave jacket with red trim, a dark blue Zouave vest with red trim, a red Zouave sash with sky blue trim, extremely baggy red pantaloons, a red fez with a yellow tassel, white gaiters and leather jambières ("leggings").
The regiment was formed on April 12, 1861, by a group of military enthusiasts in Manhattan and deployed from Fort Schuyler at Throgs Neck, New York Harbor. Colonel Abram Duryée was appointed as the commander of the regiment. The majority of the soldiers were educated and above average height. On May 24, the regiment boarded a transport to reach the Virginia Peninsula. Immediately at Fort Monroe, the regiment began making scouting expeditions.

By the end of July, the regiment moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where they built and garrisoned an earthen fort at the summit of Federal Hill. Duryée was promoted to general rank, so Gouverneur Kemble Warren took over command of the regiment. There, the regiment continuously drilled, until General George McClellan ordered the regiment to join the Army of the Potomac in the campaign to capture Richmond, Virginia. McClellan said that, upon seeing the colorful New York regiment, "the Fifth is the best disciplined and soldierly regiment in the Army."

Fighting
At the Battle of Hanover Courthouse on May 27, 1862, the regiment played only a minor role. However, they fought in a more major role in the Battle of Gaines' Mill of the Seven Days Battles. As McClellan moved his base to the James River on June 27, 1862, the regiment fought against the Confederate soldiers under Gregg’s South Carolina brigade. In a counterattack, the regiment defeated the initial Rebel attack.

In August 1862, the regiment fell under the control of General John Pope. At the Second Battle of Bull Run (also known as the Second Battle of Manassas), the 5th New York Volunteer Infantry regiment was forced to withstand the advancing forces of General James Longstreet. In underestimating the size of the Confederate army, Pope ordered the regiment to support Hazlett’s Battery. Longstreet’s soldiers easily outnumbered the small regiment, and the Texas Brigade quickly inflicted over 330 casualties in the regiment. One hundred twenty Zouaves were killed within eight minutes, the greatest single battle fatality of all Federal volunteer infantry regiments in the entire Civil War. The entire Color Guard was killed, except for one man. The only officer to survive the battle was Captain Cleveland Winslow.

“Where the Regiment stood that day was the very vortex of Hell," ~~Andrew Coats, Private, “Duryée’s Zouaves,” remembering the Battle of Second Manassas.

Later, at the Battle of Antietam, September 17, the unit was held in reserve. On December 15, the unit fought at the Battle of Fredericksburg, covering the Union retreat. At the Battle of Chancellorsville under Joseph Hooker, the unit saw its final combat.

Helpful Information
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2f/5th_NY_Volunteer_memorial.jpg/250px-5th_NY_Volunteer_memorial.jpg

We are an experienced company, from Mount and Blade's Napoleonic Wars,
to Hinkel's North and South. We are an established and well organized
company in the War of Rights community. We strive for historical
accuracy on the field, but relaxed off the field. Our main
missons in the community are: Comrade, Honor,
Discipline, and Integrity.

Ranking Structure
http://i.imgur.com/a2IJaJe.png Major [Non Company Rank]

http://i.imgur.com/FddN2oC.png Captain

http://i.imgur.com/lxWJam6.png First Lieutenant

http://i.imgur.com/k8f146S.png Second Lieutenant

http://i.imgur.com/bXh5XYQ.png First Sergeant

http://i.imgur.com/EaiwbMW.png Sergeant

http://i.imgur.com/UxgZCTN.png Corporal

http://52nd-nyvi.de.w0107c7c.kasserver.com/media/kunena/attachments/445/private.pngPrivate
[B]
Other
Drummer

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Following the conclusion of the war, members of the 5th New York Veterans Association continued to hold monthly meetings. The veterans' association funded the creation of a statue to General Warren, their first commander, on Little Round Top at Gettysburg. They also erected a monument to the regiment at the scene of their greatest sacrifice on the battlefield of Second Bull Run (Manassas). The association was also contributed to a monument to the Army of the Potomac's 5th Corps in Fredericksburg National Cemetery in Virginia.

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In the Duryee Zouaves, you are expected to be active, mature and well disciplined. In order for you to be able to advance up the ranks, you must show that you are capable of following orders, making constructive suggestions and have a good ability at the game. It is also preferred if you are active on the WoR Forums and on Steam, but most important is overall activity within the company. Wish to enlist to preserve the Union?We have a code of Conduct that all members must follow. This is to ensure that we will look professional and historically accurate on the battlefield! Please read below to make sure you meet our requirements!

1.) Do not troll in events, stay disciplined and follow commands that are given by a officer or an NCO.

2.) Do not team kill or team hit anyone during events, especially members from other Companies. Stay in line, don't jump, crouch or kick fellow company members in the line.

3.) Do not use foul language towards members in the Regiment nor in the community, as this is just a game.

4.) Do not discriminate others by their religion, skin colour, sexuality or creed.

5.) Members must be active, unless otherwise specified.

6.) Do not troll, make the Zouaves proud!




Leading Company of the Irish Brigade ~ II Corps First Division
(http://www.warofrightsforum.com/showthread.php?1352-Irish-Brigade-NA-EU&highlight=irish+brigade)


https://youtu.be/Crafi2zUVvc

How To Enlist
1. Add the company commander on steam


1.) Age:
2.) Historical Name: (Pick From This List http://www.zouave.org/4_RollOfHonor.html ) [MAKE SURE IT ISNT IN USE ALREADY!]
3.) Why Are You Interested In Joining The Duryee Zouaves:
4.) Nationality / Time Zone:
5.) Do you have Teamspeak?:
6.) Do you have a Microphone?:
7.)Previous Regimental Experience:




Major George Duryea

First Sergeant Edgar Phillips

Sergeant William Jones
Corporal William A. Rutter

Private William H. Bridgewood
Private Richard Cook
Private Meloy George
Private Samuel Haight
Private Joseph Jeager
Private William McDowell
Private George Mole
Private Patrick J. Roan
Private William Velsor[/CENTER]

Lyman Trumbull
05-22-2016, 05:33 PM
Good luck from the 66th NY!

Bravescot
05-22-2016, 05:41 PM
You're a Company, not a regiment. The senior CO rank is a Captain and the senior NCO rank is First Sergeant. Col, Lt.Col, Maj. SgtMaj. and QMS are all non-applicable to a Company.

Void
05-22-2016, 05:42 PM
You're a Company, not a regiment. The senior CO rank is a Captain and the senior NCO rank is First Sergeant. Col, Lt.Col, Maj. SgtMaj. and QMS are all non-applicable to a Company.

Bravescot, how come everything I do never satisfies you? If it makes you happy I will change it.

Bravescot
05-22-2016, 05:45 PM
Bravescot, how come everything I do never satisfies you? If it makes you happy I will change it.

Because nobody is going to take you seriously. I'm doing it to benefit you not because the stuff you do dissatisfies me.

Sir Doctor Professor
05-22-2016, 06:19 PM
Good luck from the 68th (although you probably already knew that)!

Void
05-22-2016, 06:20 PM
Because nobody is going to take you seriously. I'm doing it to benefit you not because the stuff you do dissatisfies me.
Ok, I wouldn't of had all of the extras if they didnt coordinate with the brigade that I am in

Bravescot
05-22-2016, 06:26 PM
Ok, I wouldn't of had all of the extras if they didnt coordinate with the brigade that I am in

True as it may be you don't look good if you're saying "We strive for historical accuracy on the field" in your thread and then have the rank structure of a regiment. Sorry if I came off harsh.

Void
05-22-2016, 06:33 PM
True as it may be you don't look good if you're saying "We strive for historical accuracy on the field" in your thread and then have the rank structure of a regiment. Sorry if I came off harsh.

NP, I understand how it could be misunderstood though. I shall leave a side note in the structure.

Void
05-22-2016, 10:21 PM
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MUSICIANS WANTED FOR THE BAND!

Void
05-24-2016, 02:24 AM
Welcome New Zouaves: Roan, Bridgewood, Cook, and George!

Grant97
05-26-2016, 02:34 PM
Good luck! :)

Void
05-26-2016, 09:41 PM
Thank You!

Void
05-29-2016, 11:10 PM
Our Company Video is uploaded!

JG93
06-08-2016, 10:15 PM
Is it just me or is the 1st page of this thread like cut in half. I can only read half of it, the right side is obscured from view. I could just be an idiot who can't work this iPad. Good to see Yankee zouaves though

Void
06-08-2016, 11:47 PM
Is it just me or is the 1st page of this thread like cut in half. I can only read half of it, the right side is obscured from view. I could just be an idiot who can't work this iPad. Good to see Yankee zouaves though
There are two columns of text, left is history, and the right is helpful information. If you are using an iPad I suggest zooming out and possibly that could solve your problem.The Right side text is cut off partially, when I originally posted I had to accommodate it to the size that it was then, then it changed on me and I haven't had the time to go in and change it again.

Mole
06-24-2016, 05:06 AM
Just to add as a quick note I have studies the 5th quite closely and have come to respect the regiment for what it did during the war. My biggest issue is you getting the 5th New York's Corp, Division, and Brigade wrong. The 5th was in V Corps, Second Division, and Third Brigade. With Second Division being better known as Syke's Division, and Third Brigade as the hopeful Zouave Brigade. They were not in the Irish Brigade at any time!

General. Jackson
06-25-2016, 10:22 AM
Nice thread man! I really like the layout of it :)

Void
07-03-2016, 10:21 PM
Just to add as a quick note I have studies the 5th quite closely and have come to respect the regiment for what it did during the war. My biggest issue is you getting the 5th New York's Corp, Division, and Brigade wrong. The 5th was in V Corps, Second Division, and Third Brigade. With Second Division being better known as Syke's Division, and Third Brigade as the hopeful Zouave Brigade. They were not in the Irish Brigade at any time!

Thank you for taking the time to notice, but the Corp, Division, and Brigade are wrong due to the community that we are in is using the II Corps. Yes, historically the 5th was in the V Corps - II Division - 3rd Brigade under Warren.

Void
07-03-2016, 10:21 PM
Nice thread man! I really like the layout of it :)

Thanks :D

Wildcat
07-16-2016, 02:31 PM
:O some yankee Zouaves, Cant wait to fight ya and good luck!
aka fake zouaves

Void
07-20-2016, 09:00 PM
Ah some "Tigers" Can't wait to fight you as well, GL!
Fake? It seems the Northern version know how to dress in more then pajama pants and a shirt

JaegerCoyote
07-20-2016, 10:36 PM
Also, the 5th NY wore regular pants.

Void
07-27-2016, 11:00 PM
Also, the 5th NY wore regular pants.

Yes, the officers wore red pants and even gaiters from time to time, but the enlisted and NCOs wore red pantaloons, jambieres, and gaitors until they were mustered out on May 14 1863. On the other hand, the sister regiment the 165thNY might have worn pants but I haven't explored their history / uniforms.

JaegerCoyote
07-28-2016, 06:53 AM
Also you had the Hero of Gettysburg as your colonel and brigade commander.

Void
07-28-2016, 03:18 PM
Also you had the Hero of Gettysburg as your colonel and brigade commander.

That is true, but he was no longer the colonel or brigade commander to the 5th as they had been mustered out after Chancellorsville. Although Warren was the Corps commander of the 5th New York Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment (Consolidated several companies of veterans into one unit) from May 1864 until the end of the war. I believe that is how you came to the conclusion that the original 5th all wore red chasseur pants.

JaegerCoyote
07-28-2016, 03:45 PM
yeah, I did

Void
07-28-2016, 03:51 PM
Well if you need anymore lengthy explanations I am always around